Chetumal International Airport (MMCM), ROO
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Overview
Chetumal International Airport (MMCM), also identified by its IATA code CTM, serves the city of Chetumal in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo near the Belize border. The field offers a single paved runway long enough to support a broad range of business aircraft, and it ranks among the busier airports in Skystar's top operational tier based on cross-border traffic visible to the FAA. Its position in the southern Yucatán Peninsula places it within roughly 150 nautical miles of several other regional international airports, including fields serving Tulum, Cozumel, and Chichén Itzá.
Runways
Chetumal International Airport has one paved runway, 10/28, 7,244 ft long and 151 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Business aviation traffic
Chetumal International Airport recorded 854 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at MMCM concentrates in the mid-year and late-summer months, peaking in August, while activity drops sharply in the fourth quarter, reaching its lowest point in November.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 114 movements in 2025.
FAA TFMSC records a movement outside the United States only when the flight enters US airspace. This is cross-border traffic, not total activity at the airfield.
Source: FAA TFMSC, cross-border movements, 2025.
Climate
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94.1°F, and January the coldest, at 85.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional.
Alternates
Chetumal International Airport has five alternates within 160 NM. The nearest alternate is Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (MMTL), 107.00 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at MMCM
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Frequently asked questions
What is MMCM and where is Chetumal International Airport located?
MMCM is the ICAO code for Chetumal International Airport, serving the city of Chetumal in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. The field sits at 39 feet elevation and operates a single paved runway. Its IATA code is CTM. As a border-region airport, cross-border business aviation activity here is tracked by the FAA rather than by a Mexican source. It functions as a regional gateway near the Belize border in the southern Yucatán Peninsula.
How long is the runway at MMCM?
Chetumal International Airport has one runway, designated 10/28, measuring 7,244 feet long and 151 feet wide. The surface is asphalt and the full length is paved. This length accommodates a wide range of business jet types without runway-limited weight restrictions. There is no secondary runway, so all arrivals and departures use this single strip regardless of wind direction. Dispatchers should factor crosswind exposure into planning given the lack of a crosswind runway option.
What does cross-border traffic look like at Chetumal International Airport?
FAA TFMSC data recorded 854 business aviation operations at Chetumal International Airport (MMCM) for 2025, out of 3,822 total operations tracked. Because Mexico is the host country, these figures represent cross-border traffic visible to the FAA rather than the airport's full activity level. Monthly volumes ranged from a low of 18 operations in November to a high of 114 in August. This traffic pattern places MMCM in the top operational tier among airports covered by Skystar. Actual total movements at the field, including domestic Mexican traffic, are not captured in this count.
Is there seasonal variation in business aviation traffic at MMCM?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Chetumal International Airport shows a seasonal concentration rather than an even distribution across the year. August recorded the highest monthly count at 114 operations, while November recorded the lowest at just 18. The gap between the busiest and quietest months is substantial, roughly six times fewer operations in November than August. Dispatchers planning trips to MMCM in the fourth quarter should anticipate lighter activity levels compared to the third quarter. This pattern is drawn from FAA TFMSC tracking of cross-border operations at the field.
What are typical temperatures like at Chetumal International Airport?
Chetumal International Airport experiences consistently warm conditions year-round, with average maximum temperatures ranging from the mid-80s Fahrenheit in January to the low-to-mid 90s Fahrenheit from May through September. August is the warmest month on record, with a maximum near 94.1 degrees Fahrenheit. December and January bring the coolest readings, though still well above freezing at any point in the year. This narrow seasonal temperature range is typical of the southern Yucatán Peninsula. Crews operating into MMCM should plan for warm-weather performance considerations across all seasons rather than a distinct winter cooldown.