Cozumel International Airport (MMCZ), ROO
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Overview
Cozumel International Airport (MMCZ) serves the island of Cozumel in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, positioned along the Yucatán Peninsula's Caribbean coast near Cancún. The field offers a single 8,858-foot asphalt runway capable of handling a broad range of business aviation traffic, and its cross-border activity is tracked by the FAA as part of regional Mexico operations data rather than as a complete count of all airport movements.
Runways
Cozumel International Airport has one paved runway, 12/30, 8,858 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
Cozumel International Airport recorded 2,690 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January. Business aviation traffic at MMCZ concentrates in the January through April period, tapering to its lowest point in September and October.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 360 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.
Nearby airfields
Cozumel International Airport has two airfields within 47 NM. The closest is Cancún International Airport (MMUN), 31.73 NM north.
Part of the Cancun and the Riviera Maya area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at MMCZ
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length available at MMCZ?
Cozumel International Airport (MMCZ) has a single runway, 12/30, measuring 8,858 feet in length and 148 feet in width. The surface is asphalt and it is classified as paved, supporting the full range of business aviation aircraft operating into the island. This length also matches the airport's maximum paved distance figure, confirming there is no longer runway option at this field. Dispatchers planning into Cozumel should treat 12/30 as the sole operational runway for all traffic categories.
How busy is Cozumel International Airport for business aviation traffic?
FAA TFMSC data for 2025 shows Cozumel International Airport (MMCZ) recording 2,690 business aviation operations against 7,911 total cross-border operations tracked for the year. Because Mexico is the host country, these figures represent cross-border traffic as seen by the FAA rather than the airport's full operational count. This places MMCZ in the top operations tier used by Skystar for classification purposes. Dispatchers should reference these numbers as a directional indicator of bizav activity rather than a complete traffic picture.
Does traffic at MMCZ vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Cozumel International Airport (MMCZ) shows clear seasonal concentration according to FAA TFMSC monthly data. January leads with 360 operations, followed by a gradual decline through the year to a low of 95 operations in October. The winter and spring months consistently outperform the fall shoulder season. Dispatchers scheduling trips into MMCZ should anticipate higher traffic density during the January through April window compared to September and October.
What airports are near Cozumel International Airport for alternate planning?
Cozumel International Airport (MMCZ) has two notable neighboring airports tracked in Skystar data. Cancún International Airport lies 31.73 nautical miles away on a bearing of 6 degrees, making it the closer of the two. Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum sits farther out at 46.05 nautical miles, on a bearing of 244 degrees. Both provide dispatchers with reasonable alternate or diversion reference points relative to MMCZ.
How far is Cozumel International Airport from the nearest metro area?
Cozumel International Airport (MMCZ) is located approximately 22.92 nautical miles from its associated metro area according to Skystar data. The airport sits at a field elevation of 15 feet, consistent with its coastal island location in the state of Quintana Roo. It operates on the America / Cancun time zone, aligning it with regional traffic patterns in the Yucatán Peninsula. This distance figure is useful for dispatchers estimating ground transfer times relative to the airport itself.