Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport (MMTC), COA
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Overview
Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport, identified by the ICAO code MMTC, serves Torreón in the Mexican state of Coahuila at an elevation of 3,688 feet. The field offers a 9,039-foot primary runway alongside a shorter secondary runway, supporting a range of business aviation traffic across the region. As a tier-1 facility along the US-Mexico corridor, MMTC's reported operations reflect cross-border activity seen by the FAA rather than the airport's total movement count. The nearest comparable neighboring field, General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport, lies roughly 106 nautical miles to the southwest.
Runways
Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 9,039 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
Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport recorded 3,881 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Cross-border business aviation traffic at MMTC, as tracked by FAA TFMSC data, peaks in November and runs lowest in June.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 418 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
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 94.6°F, and January the coldest, at 69.6°F.
Weather station is 6.4 NM from the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional.
Alternates
Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport has five alternates within 165 NM. The nearest alternate is General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (MMDO), 105.77 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is MMTC and where is it located?
MMTC is the ICAO code for Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport, serving Torreón in the state of Coahuila, Mexico. The airport sits at an elevation of 3,688 feet. Because Mexico traffic is tracked at the US border, the operations figures reported for MMTC reflect cross-border activity seen by the FAA rather than total airport movements. The field is classified as a tier-1 facility given its cross-border business aviation volume.
How long is the main runway at Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport?
Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport has two paved asphalt runways. The primary runway, 13/31, measures 9,039 feet in length and 148 feet in width. A secondary runway, 08/26, measures 4,813 feet in length and 98 feet wide. The longer runway is the maximum paved surface available for arriving and departing traffic at the field.
How much business aviation traffic does MMTC handle?
MMTC recorded 3,881 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 12,398 total operations, according to FAA TFMSC data covering cross-border activity. This traffic figure represents cross-border movements seen by the FAA rather than the airport's full domestic activity. Monthly volumes ranged from a low of 271 operations in June to a high of 418 in November. The business aviation share points to a meaningful volume of cross-border corporate traffic through Torreón.
Is business aviation traffic at MMTC concentrated in certain months?
Yes, cross-border business aviation traffic at Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport shows a notable seasonal pattern according to FAA TFMSC data. November stands out as the peak month with 418 operations, well above the year's monthly average. Traffic then tapers through the winter months before rising again toward year-end. Dispatchers planning trips into MMTC should account for this late-year concentration when scheduling ground handling and slots.
What are typical temperatures at Torreón's Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport?
Torreón's Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport experiences a wide seasonal temperature swing. Average high temperatures range from about 69.6°F in January to a peak of 94.6°F in June. The warmest months span April through August, with highs consistently above 89°F. Crews operating into MMTC during the summer stretch should plan for consistently hot daytime conditions at this 3,688-foot-elevation field.