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Angel Albino Corzo International Airport

Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico

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Angel Albino Corzo International Airport

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Chiapas's primary international gateway serving Tuxtla Gutiérrez.

Opened
1960
Location
Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico
Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (IATA: TGZ, ICAO: MMTG) is the main commercial airport serving Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the capital of Chiapas state in southern Mexico. It is named after Ángel Albino Corzo, a 19th-century governor of Chiapas. The airport handles both domestic and limited international traffic, connecting the region to major Mexican cities such as Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara. It serves as an important access point for travelers visiting the culturally rich state of Chiapas, including destinations like San Cristóbal de las Casas, Palenque, and the Sumidero Canyon. The facility has undergone modernization efforts over the years to accommodate growing passenger demand in the region, though it remains a mid-sized airport by national standards.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options from the airport to Tuxtla Gutiérrez city center include taxis, shuttle vans (combis), and rental cars.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at TGZ include Aeroméxico, Volaris, and VivaAerobus, primarily serving domestic routes.
Notable facts
  • Named after Ángel Albino Corzo, a former governor of Chiapas in the 19th century.
  • Located approximately 15 km southwest of Tuxtla Gutiérrez city center.
  • Serves as the primary gateway to the state of Chiapas for air travelers.
  • Elevation is approximately 1,100 meters (3,609 feet) above sea level.
  • The airport supports both domestic trunk routes and some international charter services.
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Route map (5 destinations)

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Routes

TGZ → MEX4O · 320
TGZ → MEXAM · ERJ EMJ
TGZ → CUNVB · 733
TGZ → GDLVB · 733
TGZ → MTYVB · 733
TGZ → GDLY4 · 319
TGZ → MEXY4 · 319
TGZ → TIJY4 · 319
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Tuxtla Gutiérrez International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Tuxtla Gutiérrez International Airport, officially known as Aeropuerto Internacional Ángel Albino Corzo is an international airport situated in the municipality of Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas. It serves air traffic for Tuxtla Gutiérrez and a significant part of the State of Chiapas, including San Cristóbal de las Casas and Comitán.

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