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'''Tapachula International Airport''' ({{langx|es|Aeropuerto Internacional de Tapachula}}) {{airport codes|TAP|MMTP}} is an international airport located in [[Tapachula]], [[Chiapas]], [[Mexico]], near the [[Guatemala–Mexico border|Mexico–Guatemala border]]. It serves the Metropolitan Area of Tapachula and the [[Soconusco|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.<ref name="asur" /> |
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[[File:Torre de Control y equipo Tapachula.JPG|thumb|Tapachula Airport apron and control tower]] |
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==Facilities== |
==Facilities== |
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Tapachula Airport is situated at an [[elevation]] of {{convert|30|m|}} above [[sea level]] and features a {{convert| |
Tapachula Airport is situated at an [[elevation]] of {{convert|30|m|}} above [[sea level]] and features a {{convert|2000|m|ft}} [[Asphalt concrete|asphalt]] [[runway]]. With an [[International Civil Aviation Organization|ICAO]] classification of 4D, the airport has a capacity for 18 operations per hour. The [[Airport apron|apron]] includes 3 C-type disembarkation [[Hardstand|hardstands]] and 1 D-type. |
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The terminal spans {{convert|3783|m2|}} within a two-level structure. The lower level houses essential services such as the [[check-in]] area, an arrivals hall with a [[Baggage reclaim|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 [[Airport lounge|VIP lounge]], and four gates—two of which are equipped with [[Jet bridge|jet bridges]]. Adjacent to the terminal, additional facilities include [[Hangar|hangars]] and designated spaces for [[general aviation]]. |
The terminal spans {{convert|3783|m2|}} within a two-level structure. The lower level houses essential services such as the [[check-in]] area, an arrivals hall with a [[Baggage reclaim|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 [[Airport lounge|VIP lounge]], and four gates—two of which are equipped with [[Jet bridge|jet bridges]]. Adjacent to the terminal, additional facilities include [[Hangar|hangars]] and designated spaces for [[general aviation]]. |
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|[[Aeroméxico]]|[[Mexico City International Airport|Mexico City]] |
|[[Aeroméxico]]|[[Mexico City International Airport|Mexico City]] |
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|[[Aeroméxico Connect]]|[[Mexico City International Airport|Mexico City]] |
|[[Aeroméxico Connect]]|[[Mexico City International Airport|Mexico City]] |
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|[[Viva (airline)|Viva]]| [[Monterrey International Airport|Monterrey]] |
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|[[Volaris]]|[[Guadalajara International Airport|Guadalajara]], [[Mexico City International Airport|Mexico City]], [[Monterrey International Airport|Monterrey]], [[Tijuana International Airport|Tijuana]] |
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=== Destinations map === |
=== Destinations map === |
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|{{Location map+|Mexico|width=650|float=left|caption=Destinations from Tapachula International Airport <br /> {{font color | red | Red}} = Year-round destination <br /> {{font color | blue | Blue}} = Future destination <br /> {{font color | green | Green}} = Seasonal destination|places={{Location map~ | Mexico|lat=14.7903 |long=-92.3687|position=left|label=<div style="position:relative; top:-1px;">'''<small>{{nowrap|Tapachula}}</small>'''</div>|caption=|mark=Airplane_silhouette.svg|marksize=15 }} |
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{{Location map~ | Mexico|lat=25.7778 |long=-100.1080|position=bottom|label='''[[Monterrey International Airport|{{nowrap|Monterrey}}]]'''|label_size=90 |marksize=7 }} |
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{{Location map~ | Mexico|lat=19.4361 |long=-99.0719|position=bottom|label='''[[Mexico City International Airport|{{nowrap|Mexico City}}]]'''|label_size=90 |marksize=7 }} |
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| {{flag|Nuevo León}}, [[Monterrey International Airport|Monterrey]] |
| {{flag|Nuevo León}}, [[Monterrey International Airport|Monterrey]] |
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| [[Viva Aerobus]], Volaris |
| [[Viva Aerobus]], Volaris |
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Latest revision as of 20:23, 1 November 2024
Tapachula International Airport Aeropuerto Internacional de Tapachula | |||||||||||
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| Summary | |||||||||||
| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste | ||||||||||
| Serves | Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico | ||||||||||
| Time zone | CST (UTC-06:00) | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 30 m / 98 ft | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 14°47′40″N 092°22′12″W / 14.79444°N 92.37000°W | ||||||||||
| Website | www | ||||||||||
| Map | |||||||||||
  TAP Location of the airport in Chiapas  TAP TAP (Mexico) | |||||||||||
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Source: Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste[1] | |||||||||||
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]
Facilities
[edit]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.
Airlines and destinations
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Passenger
[edit]| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Aeroméxico | Mexico City |
| Aeroméxico Connect | Mexico City |
| Viva | Monterrey |
| Volaris | Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Tijuana |
Destinations map
[edit]Destinations from Tapachula International Airport Red = Year-round destination Blue = Future destination Green = Seasonal destination |
Statistics
[edit]Passengers
[edit] | Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org. |
Tapachula Airport Passengers.
See Wikidata query.
Busiest routes
[edit]| Rank | City | Passengers | Ranking | Airline |
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| 1 |  Mexico City, Mexico City
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202,411 | 
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Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Volaris |
| 2 |  Baja California, Tijuana
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43,484 |
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Volaris |
| 3 |  Jalisco, Guadalajara
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31,148 |
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Volaris |
| 4 |  Nuevo León, Monterrey
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16,333 |
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Viva Aerobus, Volaris |
See also
[edit]- List of the busiest airports in Mexico
- List of airports in Mexico
- List of airports by ICAO code: M
- List of busiest airports in North America
- List of the busiest airports in Latin America
- Transportation in Mexico
- Tourism in Mexico
- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste
- Mexican Naval Aviation
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Passenger's Traffic" (in Spanish). ASUR. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Estadística operacional por origen-destino / Traffic Statistics by City Pairs" (in Spanish). Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil. January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
External links
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Media related to Tapachula International Airport at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste ASUR
- Tapachula Airport information at Great Circle Mapper
- Aeronautical chart and airport information for MMTP at SkyVector
- Current weather for MMTP at NOAA/NWS
- Accident history for TAP at Aviation Safety Network
