El Tajín National Airport (PAZ): Codes, Runways & Location
El Tajín National Airport (IATA: PAZ · ICAO: MMPA) is a medium-sized airport serving Poza Rica, Mexico. It lies at 20.6027° N, 97.4608° W, 497 ft (151 m) above sea level.
Overview of El Tajín National Airport
El Tajín National Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Poza Rica in Mexico. It is identified by the IATA code PAZ and the ICAO code MMPA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
El Tajín National Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1800 m (5906 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 497 ft (151 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being El Lencero Airport (JAL) about 143 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,800 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Tajín National Airport
Where is El Tajín National Airport located?
El Tajín National Airport is located in Poza Rica, Mexico. Its coordinates are 20.6027° N, 97.4608° W.
What is the airport code for El Tajín National Airport?
El Tajín National Airport has an IATA code of PAZ and an ICAO code of MMPA.
How long is the runway at El Tajín National Airport?
El Tajín National Airport's longest runway is about 1800 m (5906 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does El Tajín National Airport have?
El Tajín National Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is El Tajín National Airport a major airport?
El Tajín National Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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