Monclova International Airport (MMMV), COA
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Overview
Monclova International Airport (MMMV / LOV) serves the industrial city of Monclova in the Mexican state of Coahuila, positioned roughly 191 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The field offers two paved asphalt runways, including a primary strip of 6,890 feet, and is tracked by Skystar as a tier 1 facility given its documented volume of cross-border business aviation traffic.
Runways
Monclova International Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 06R/24L, is 6,890 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
Monclova International Airport recorded 948 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June and July. Business aviation traffic at MMMV concentrates in the mid-year months, with June and July showing the highest monthly operation counts in the 2025 data.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 101 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 98.6°F, and December the coldest, at 70.0°F.
Weather station is 3.8 NM from the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional.
Nearby airfields
Monclova International Airport has one airfield within 37 NM. The closest is Rancho Guadalupe South Airport, 36.55 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at MMMV
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Monclova International Airport located?
Monclova International Airport, identified by the ICAO code MMMV and IATA code LOV, serves the city of Monclova in the state of Coahuila, Mexico. It sits at a field elevation of 1,864 feet and lies roughly 191 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The airport carries an ops tier 1 classification within the Skystar registry, reflecting its status as a well-documented crossing point for business aviation. Its longest runway measures 6,890 feet of paved surface, supporting a range of turboprop and jet traffic operating in the region.
What is the runway configuration at MMMV?
MMMV operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 06R/24L is the primary strip at 6,890 feet long and 148 feet wide, suitable for larger business aircraft. Runway 06L/24R is shorter and narrower, at 4,783 feet long and 66 feet wide. Both runways are asphalt surfaces, giving operators a choice between the two depending on aircraft size and performance requirements at Monclova International Airport.
How much business aviation traffic does Monclova International Airport handle?
Monclova International Airport recorded 948 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 1,046 total cross-border operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Because MMMV is in Mexico, this figure reflects cross-border traffic tracked by the FAA rather than the airport's full operational count. Monthly volumes ranged from a low of 61 operations in April to a high of 101 in June, indicating meaningful month-to-month variation. This traffic pattern is useful for dispatchers planning around periods of higher ramp activity at MMMV.
Is there a notable seasonal pattern in traffic at MMMV?
Yes, Monclova International Airport shows a concentration of business aviation traffic in the mid-year months. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 shows operations peaking in June at 101 and July at 99, compared to lower counts in the spring months of April and May. This pattern is worth factoring into scheduling and slot planning for operators routing through MMMV during the summer period.
What are typical high temperatures at Monclova International Airport through the year?
Monclova International Airport experiences a wide seasonal temperature swing based on monthly maximum readings. Winter months are mild, with January averaging a high near 70.7 degrees Fahrenheit and December near 70.0 degrees. Summer brings much higher heat, with August peaking at 98.6 degrees and June and July both reaching 98.2 degrees. Dispatchers should account for these high summer temperatures when planning performance calculations for operations at MMMV, particularly on the shorter 06L/24R runway.