General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (MMTJ), BCN
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Overview
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (MMTJ) serves Tijuana with a single long concrete runway capable of handling the bulk of business jet traffic crossing into Baja California. As Mexican-registered traffic, operations here fall under FAA TFMSC cross-border reporting rather than Mexican civil aviation totals, giving dispatchers a US-side view of activity into the field. Its position roughly 97.5 nautical miles from the metro core it serves, combined with several US military and civil fields within 20 nautical miles across the border, makes it a frequent reference point for flights transiting the San Diego area.
Runways
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport has one paved runway, 09/27, 9,711 ft long and 144 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Business aviation traffic
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport recorded 2,140 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at MMTJ peaks in August, with activity noticeably lower in February and October.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 223 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
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport averages 3.1 days above 90°F in September and 0.4 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 80.6°F, and February the coldest, at 66.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional.
Nearby airfields
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport has five airfields within 18 NM. The closest is Brown Field Municipal (KSDM), 1.94 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the runway at MMTJ?
MMTJ has a single runway, designated 09/27, built with a concrete surface. It measures 9,711 feet long and 144 feet wide, matching the airport's published maximum paved length. This length accommodates the large majority of business jet types operating into Tijuana without runway length restrictions. Dispatchers planning into General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport can treat this single strip as the only paved option at the field, since no secondary runway is listed in current data.
What is the annual business aviation traffic volume at General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport?
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport recorded 2,140 business aviation operations against a total of 82,350 annual operations in 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data. Because MMTJ is a Mexican airport, this figure reflects cross-border traffic as tracked by the FAA rather than the airport's full domestic activity. The airport carries an ops tier of 1, the busiest classification in this dataset. Dispatchers should note that business aviation makes up a small share of the reported cross-border total at this field.
Does business aviation traffic at MMTJ vary by month?
Yes, business aviation traffic at MMTJ shows a clear seasonal pattern based on FAA TFMSC monthly data. August is the busiest month with 223 operations, while February records the fewest at 143. Traffic generally holds in the 160-190 range through most of the year, with a modest dip in October to 147 operations. Dispatchers scheduling flights into General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport during August should expect the highest monthly volume of the year at this field.
How hot does it get at MMTJ during summer months?
Temperatures at General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport stay moderate year-round, with average high temperatures peaking near 80.6°F in August. Days above 90°F are rare but increase toward the end of summer, reaching an average of 3.1 days in both September and October according to the source climate data. Winter months are mild as well, with average highs around 66-67°F in December, January, and February. Freezing conditions are minimal, with January and December each averaging under half a day below 32°F.
What airports are near MMTJ on the US side of the border?
Several US airfields sit within a short distance of General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport across the border in the San Diego area. Brown Field Municipal lies closest at 1.94 nautical miles to the northwest, followed by Imperial Beach NOLF (Ream Field) at 7.42 nautical miles. San Diego International sits 16.03 nautical miles to the northwest, with North Island NAS (Halsey Field) and Gillespie Field also within roughly 17 nautical miles. Dispatchers routing near MMTJ should be aware of this cluster of nearby fields when coordinating cross-border approaches.