General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MMMM), MIC
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Overview
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport, known by its ICAO code MMMM and IATA code MLM, serves Morelia in the state of Michoacán, Mexico. The field sits at 6,033 feet elevation and offers a single paved runway, 05/23, stretching 11,155 feet. As a Mexican airport, cross-border business aviation traffic here is tracked through FAA TFMSC data reflecting flights seen crossing into or out of the United States, rather than the airport's total activity.
Runways
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport has one paved runway, 05/23, 11,155 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
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport recorded 1,429 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Cross-border business aviation traffic at MMMM concentrates around March and the October-November period, with June marking the lowest point of the year.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 151 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
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.9°F, and January the coldest, at 77.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional.
Alternates
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport has one alternate within 43 NM. The nearest alternate is Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (MMCY), 42.52 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length available at MMMM?
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport, identified as MMMM, has a single runway, 05/23, measuring 11,155 feet in length and 148 feet wide. The surface is asphalt. This length places MMMM among the longer paved runways in the region, supporting a wide range of aircraft types without a runway-length constraint on most operations. Dispatchers planning into MMMM will find the runway dimensions sufficient for most business aviation equipment operating at this elevation.
How high is the field elevation at Morelia International Airport, and does it affect performance planning?
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport sits at 6,033 feet field elevation. This is a high-altitude field, and crews should factor density altitude into takeoff and landing performance calculations, particularly during warmer months when maximum temperatures climb toward the low 90s Fahrenheit. Elevation combined with runway length of 11,155 feet on runway 05/23 gives operators margin, but performance planning should still account for reduced air density at this altitude. Aircraft weight and temperature at time of operation remain the key variables for crews to check.
What does cross-border business aviation traffic look like at MMMM?
Cross-border business aviation traffic at General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport, as tracked by the FAA TFMSC for 2025, totaled 1,429 operations against 12,909 total cross-border operations for the year. This traffic reflects flights seen crossing into or out of the United States rather than the airport's full operational count. Monthly figures show business aviation activity ranging from a low of 79 operations in June to a high of 151 in March. Dispatchers should treat these figures as a cross-border snapshot rather than a complete picture of MMMM's overall traffic.
Is there notable seasonality in business aviation traffic at Morelia International Airport?
Yes, cross-border business aviation traffic at General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport shows a concentrated pattern across the year. Activity peaks in March at 151 operations and again in October and November at 139 operations each, while June is the slowest month at 79 operations. This pattern, based on FAA TFMSC data for 2025, suggests operators should expect higher traffic volumes during early spring and the fall months compared to the summer period. Planning around these peaks may help dispatchers anticipate busier periods at MLM.
How far is MMMM from the nearest neighboring airport, and which one is it?
The nearest neighboring airport to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport is Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport, located 42.52 nautical miles away on a bearing of 11 degrees, essentially due north. This distance may be relevant for dispatchers considering alternate airports in the region for diversions or positioning flights. MMMM itself has a maximum paved runway length of 11,155 feet, offering a substantial paved surface for operators in the Morelia area. The metro area distance for MMMM is listed at approximately 74 nautical miles.