Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX): Codes, Runways & Location
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (IATA: MEX · ICAO: MMMX) is a large airport serving Mexico City, Mexico. It lies at 19.4358° N, 99.0703° W, 7316 ft (2230 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Mexico City in Mexico. It is identified by the IATA code MEX and the ICAO code MMMX. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3952 m (12966 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 7316 ft (2230 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Jorge Jiménez Cantú National Airport (AZP) about 28 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 ≈ 3,952 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport
Where is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport located?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is located in Mexico City, Mexico. Its coordinates are 19.4358° N, 99.0703° W.
What is the airport code for Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport has an IATA code of MEX and an ICAO code of MMMX.
How long is the runway at Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport's longest runway is about 3952 m (12966 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport have?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport a major airport?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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