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Tapachula International Airport

Tapachula International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Tapachula) (IATA: TAP, ICAO: MMTP) is an international airport located in Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico, near the Mexico–Guatemala border. It serves the Metropolitan Area of Tapachula and the Soconusco region, facilitating multiple domestic destinations, flight training, and general aviation activities. Operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR), it holds the distinction of being the southernmost airport in Mexico. In 2022, it served 503,254 passengers, and this number increased to 553,744 passengers in 2023.[1]

Tapachula International Airport

Aeropuerto Internacional de Tapachula
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorGrupo Aeroportuario del Sureste
ServesTapachula, Chiapas, Mexico
Time zoneCST (UTC-06:00)
Elevation AMSL30 m / 98 ft
Coordinates14°47′40″N 092°22′12″W / 14.79444°N 92.37000°W / 14.79444; -92.37000
Websitewww.asur.com.mx/Contenido/Tapachula/shopping
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TAP is located in Chiapas
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Location of the airport in Chiapas
TAP is located in Mexico
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TAP (Mexico)
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
05/23 2,000 6,562 Asphalt
Statistics (2023)
Total passengers553,744
Ranking in Mexico35th Steady
Source: Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste[1]
Tapachula Airport apron and control tower
Tapachula Airport control tower

Facilities

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Tapachula Airport is situated at an elevation of 30 metres (98 ft) above sea level and features a 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) asphalt runway. With an ICAO classification of 4D, the airport has a capacity for 18 operations per hour. The apron includes 3 C-type disembarkation hardstands and 1 D-type.

The terminal spans 3,783 square metres (40,720 sq ft) within a two-level structure. The lower level houses essential services such as the check-in area, an arrivals hall with a baggage claim area, immigration and customs facilities, car rental services, taxi stands, and snack bars. Upstairs, the upper floor features a security checkpoint and the departures concourse, offering a commercial area, bars, a VIP lounge, and four gates—two of which are equipped with jet bridges. Adjacent to the terminal, additional facilities include hangars and designated spaces for general aviation.

Tapachula Airport also hosts the Tapachula Naval Air Base, situated near the threshold of runway 23. This base comprises an apron spanning 10,000 square metres (110,000 sq ft), 1 heliport, and 3 hangars. Operating from this base are the 4th Naval Patrol Air Squadron with Mil Mi-17 aircraft and the 4th Naval Air Mobility, Observation, and Transport Squadron with Maule MX-7 and Lancair ES aircraft.

 
Tapachula Airport´s main entrance

Airlines and destinations

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Main entrance to the administration building

Passenger

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AirlinesDestinations
AeroméxicoMexico City
Aeroméxico ConnectMexico City
Viva Monterrey
VolarisGuadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Tijuana

Destinations map

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Destinations from Tapachula International Airport
Red = Year-round destination
Blue = Future destination
Green = Seasonal destination

Statistics

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Passengers

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Tapachula Airport Passengers. See Wikidata query.

Busiest routes

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Busiest routes from Tapachula International Airport (2023)[2]
Rank City Passengers Ranking Airline
1   Mexico City, Mexico City 202,411   Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Volaris
2   Baja California, Tijuana 43,484   Volaris
3   Jalisco, Guadalajara 31,148   Volaris
4   Nuevo León, Monterrey 16,333   Viva Aerobus, Volaris

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Passenger's Traffic" (in Spanish). ASUR. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Estadística operacional por origen-destino / Traffic Statistics by City Pairs" (in Spanish). Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil. January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
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