Tapachula International Airport (MMTP), CHP
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Overview
Tapachula International Airport (MMTP) serves the city of Tapachula in Chiapas state, near Mexico's southern border, at a field elevation of 97 feet. The airport's single paved runway and its position roughly 273 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area make it a relevant stop for operators working routes through southern Mexico. Traffic figures cited here reflect cross-border activity as tracked by the FAA rather than the airport's total operational count.
Runways
Tapachula International Airport has one paved runway, 05/23, 6,562 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
Tapachula International Airport recorded 795 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at MMTP concentrates in the first quarter of the year, with March volumes more than double those seen in the June low.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 87 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
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 97.2°F, and December the coldest, at 94.6°F.
Weather station is 7.4 NM from the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional.
Alternates
Tapachula International Airport has five alternates within 185 NM. The nearest alternate is Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (MMTG), 112.67 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length available at MMTP?
Tapachula International Airport has a single runway, 05/23, measuring 6,562 feet in length and 148 feet in width. The surface is asphalt, and this is currently the only paved runway serving the field. That length accommodates most business jet types without requiring performance-limited weight reductions on a standard day. Dispatchers should confirm current runway condition reports before planning operations, since no supplemental runway data was provided beyond these dimensions.
How much business aviation traffic does MMTP handle?
Tapachula International Airport recorded 795 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 5,198 total annual operations, based on FAA TFMSC data reflecting cross-border traffic. Since Mexico is the host country, this figure represents traffic seen by the FAA rather than the airport's full operational count. Monthly volumes ranged from a low of 38 operations in June to a high of 87 in March. This places MMTP in the top tier of documented business aviation activity among the airports Skystar tracks.
Is there a seasonal pattern to traffic at Tapachula International Airport?
Yes, Tapachula International Airport shows a concentrated seasonal pattern in its business aviation traffic. The first quarter of the year, particularly February and March, sees noticeably higher operations than the mid-year months. June recorded the lowest monthly total at 38 operations, less than half the March peak of 87. Dispatchers scheduling flights into MMTP should account for this variation when planning ahead for slot availability or ramp congestion during peak months.
What are typical high temperatures near MMTP throughout the year?
Tapachula International Airport sits in a consistently warm climate zone, with monthly maximum temperatures staying in a narrow band throughout the year. Recorded highs range from 94.6°F in December to 97.2°F in April, showing minimal seasonal swing. This means heat-related performance planning, such as density altitude considerations for takeoff weight, remains a year-round factor rather than a seasonal one. No data on days above 90°F or freezing days was provided for this location.
What other airports are near MMTP for alternate planning?
Several airports lie within range of Tapachula International Airport for alternate or diversion planning. Angel Albino Corzo International Airport is the closest at 112.67 nautical miles, bearing 340 degrees. Terán Air Base follows at 125.69 nautical miles, and Francisco Sarabia National Airport at 131.20 nautical miles, both to the northwest. Palenque International Airport lies to the north at 165.69 nautical miles, while Estación Aeronaval de Salina Cruz is the most distant listed option at 184.63 nautical miles to the west-northwest.