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Tapachula International Airport

Tapachula, Mexico

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Tapachula International Airport

Tapachula, Mexico
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2
Routes out
2
Destinations
MMTP
ICAO
97 ft
Elevation
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Southern Mexico's gateway to Chiapas and Central America.

Opened
1960
Location
Tapachula, Mexico
Tapachula International Airport (IATA: TAP, ICAO: MMTP) serves the city of Tapachula in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, near the border with Guatemala. It is the primary air gateway for the Soconusco region and handles both domestic and limited international traffic. The airport supports commercial, charter, and cargo operations, connecting the region to major Mexican cities such as Mexico City and Guadalajara. Its proximity to the Guatemalan border gives it strategic importance for cross-border travel and trade. Tapachula is a growing commercial hub in southern Chiapas, and the airport reflects increasing demand driven by agriculture, trade, and migration transit flows through the region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation from the airport to the city center is available via taxis and rental cars, with the airport located approximately 15 kilometers from downtown Tapachula.
Airlines here
Aeromexico Connect and Volaris are among the carriers that have operated routes through Tapachula, connecting it primarily to Mexico City.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the southernmost state of Mexico, Chiapas, near the Guatemalan border.
  • ›Serves as an important transit point amid significant Central American migration flows.
  • ›The surrounding Soconusco region is one of Mexico's top coffee and cacao producing areas.
  • ›The airport has a single paved runway designated 15/33.
  • ›Elevation is approximately 97 meters (318 feet) above sea level.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

AeroMéxico
AM

Routes

TAP → GUAAM · ERJ
TAP → MEXAM · ERJ E70 EMJ E75
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Tapachula International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Tapachula International Airport 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 2024, it served 614,936 passengers, and 519,105 passengers in 2025.

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