Ciudad Obregón International Airport (MMCN), SON
Landing essentials
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Overview
Ciudad Obregón International Airport (MMCN) serves the Sonora region of northwestern Mexico with a single long paved runway suited to business jet and turboprop operations. Cross-border business aviation traffic through MMCN is tracked by the FAA TFMSC rather than reported as the airport's total domestic activity, giving dispatchers a directional view of flights connecting to and from the United States. The field sits at low elevation with a warm, dry climate profile typical of the region.
Runways
Ciudad Obregón International Airport has one paved runway, 13/31, 7,546 ft long and 148 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Business aviation traffic
Ciudad Obregón International Airport recorded 1,099 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January. Cross-border business aviation traffic at MMCN concentrates in the January-December winter period, with September and other mid-year months showing noticeably lower volumes.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 131 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
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 101.8°F, and December the coldest, at 79.3°F.
Weather station is 2.8 NM from the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional.
Alternates
Ciudad Obregón International Airport has one alternate within 68 NM. The nearest alternate is General José María Yáñez International Airport (MMGM), 67.59 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway length is available at MMCN?
Ciudad Obregón International Airport (MMCN) has a single paved runway, designated 13/31, measuring 7,546 feet long and 148 feet wide. The surface is asphalt. This length accommodates most business jet and turboprop categories operating into the region. There is no crosswind runway, so operators should confirm wind conditions against the 13/31 orientation before scheduling. No other paved surfaces are listed for this field.
How busy is Ciudad Obregón International Airport for business aviation traffic?
Cross-border business aviation traffic at Ciudad Obregón International Airport (MMCN), as tracked by the FAA TFMSC for 2025, totaled 1,099 operations against 4,954 total operations for the year. This figure reflects flights seen crossing into or out of the United States rather than the airport's full domestic activity. Monthly volumes vary noticeably across the year, with the busiest months clearly outpacing the quietest. Dispatchers planning cross-border movements should treat this as a directional indicator rather than a complete traffic count for MMCN.
Does traffic at MMCN concentrate in particular months?
Yes. Cross-border business aviation traffic at Ciudad Obregón International Airport (MMCN) is concentrated in specific months rather than spread evenly across the year. January and December show the highest monthly counts, at 131 and 123 operations respectively, while September records the lowest at 64. This pattern suggests planning around a winter peak may be useful for slot and ramp expectations. The data does not indicate a specific cause for this concentration.
How hot does it get at Ciudad Obregón International Airport in summer?
Ciudad Obregón International Airport (MMCN) sees its hottest conditions from May through September, with average maximum temperatures peaking at 101.8°F in June and staying above 99°F through August and September. Even the cooler months of January, February, and December average maximum temperatures near 80°F, so this is a warm airport year-round. Crews should factor high-density-altitude effects into performance planning during the summer peak. No snow or freezing-day data applies to this location given the climate profile shown.
What is the field elevation at MMCN and how far is it from a major metro area?
MMCN, Ciudad Obregón International Airport, sits at a field elevation of 243 feet. It lies approximately 257.58 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area referenced in its data profile. The nearest neighboring airport is General José María Yáñez International Airport, located about 67.59 nautical miles away on a bearing of 301 degrees. These distances are relevant for diversion and alternate planning in the region.