Abraham González International Airport (MMCS), CHH
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Abraham González International Airport, MMCS, serves Ciudad Juárez in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, directly across the border from El Paso, Texas. The field is classified as Tier 1 within Skystar's registry, reflecting its position as a well-documented, higher-traffic facility for cross-border business aviation. Its two paved runways, including one exceeding 8,800 feet, support a range of aircraft types operating in and out of this high-elevation border region.
Runways
Abraham González International Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 03/21, is 8,858 ft long and 148 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Business aviation traffic
Abraham González International Airport recorded 1,543 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September and December. Business aviation traffic at MMCS is concentrated in specific months, with December and September showing the highest recorded operations against lower counts earlier in the year.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 182 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
Weather station is 8.8 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional.
Nearby airfields
Abraham González International Airport has five airfields within 21 NM. The closest is El Paso International (KELP), 10.59 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at MMCS
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel confirmed at MMCS?
Fuel availability at Abraham González International Airport is not confirmed in current data. Any indication of fuel service is inferred from traffic patterns rather than a verified source, and should not be treated as a guarantee. Dispatchers should confirm fuel type and availability directly with ground handling before planning a fuel stop at MMCS. This is particularly important given the airport's role as a border-adjacent facility serving Ciudad Juárez. Crews should build contingency options into their release paperwork accordingly.
What runways are available at MMCS?
Abraham González International Airport, MMCS, has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 03/21 is the longer of the two at 8,858 feet, with a width of 148 feet. Runway 14/32 measures 5,741 feet long and 98 feet wide. Both runways support the airport's classification as a Tier 1 facility with substantial paved length for a range of business aviation aircraft. The longer runway accommodates larger cabin jets that require extended takeoff distance at the field's elevation.
How high is the field elevation at Abraham González International Airport?
Abraham González International Airport sits at 3,904 feet field elevation. This elevation affects takeoff performance calculations, particularly for turbine aircraft operating during warmer months. Dispatchers should factor density altitude into runway length requirements when planning operations at MMCS. The airport's longer runway, at 8,858 feet, provides margin for performance-limited departures. Crews unfamiliar with high-elevation Mexican fields should review aircraft flight manual data specific to this elevation band.
What does FAA data show about business aviation traffic at MMCS?
FAA TFMSC data for 2025 shows Abraham González International Airport handling 1,543 business aviation operations as cross-border traffic, out of 17,785 total operations recorded. This figure represents cross-border movements seen by the FAA rather than the airport's full domestic activity. Traffic is not evenly distributed across the year, with a clear seasonal concentration in the data. December and September show the highest monthly counts among the months reported. Dispatchers should treat this figure as a partial view of the field's actual business aviation footprint given the cross-border reporting method.
Are there other airports near MMCS worth noting for diversion planning?
Several airports lie within a short distance of Abraham González International Airport across the border in Texas and New Mexico. El Paso International sits about 10.6 nautical miles away, and Biggs Army Airfield at Fort Bliss is roughly 13 nautical miles distant. Dona Ana County International Jetport is about 20.3 nautical miles from MMCS. These proximities matter for alternate planning, particularly given the cross-border nature of operations in this region. Dispatchers should note that customs and access procedures differ significantly between these fields and MMCS itself.