Terán Air Base (MMTB), CHP
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Overview
Terán Air Base (MMTB) is a military airfield serving Tuxtla Gutiérrez in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. It sits at 1,909 feet elevation and offers a single paved runway long enough to accommodate a wide range of aircraft. Cross-border traffic seen by the FAA remains minimal, and the field is positioned near two civilian airports that handle the bulk of regional air traffic. Dispatchers routing through this part of Chiapas should treat MMTB as a military-access field rather than a general aviation alternative.
Runways
Terán Air Base has one paved runway, 17/35, 7,065 ft long and 135 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Business aviation traffic
Terán Air Base recorded 1 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April. FAA TFMSC data shows the limited cross-border traffic recorded for Terán Air Base concentrated in a single month, April.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 1 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.
Nearby airfields
Terán Air Base has two airfields within 14 NM. The closest is Francisco Sarabia National Airport, 9.83 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at MMTB
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The same order, priced two ways.
$1,200.00 catering order at MMTB.
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It does not move with the size of the order.
At cost.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Terán Air Base (MMTB) open to civilian aircraft?
Terán Air Base operates as a military aircraft only facility, and access for civilian operators is not part of its customs regime. Dispatchers planning routes through Chiapas should look to nearby civilian airports for general aviation support. MMTB's role in the region is tied to its military function rather than commercial or private traffic.
How long is the runway at MMTB?
MMTB has a single paved runway, designated 17/35, measuring 7,065 feet long and 135 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length supports a broad range of aircraft types operating out of Terán Air Base. The runway represents the airfield's full paved capacity, as reported in current airport data.
What civilian airports are near Terán Air Base?
Francisco Sarabia National Airport lies approximately 9.83 nautical miles from Terán Air Base on a bearing of 281 degrees. Angel Albino Corzo International Airport is about 13.66 nautical miles away on a bearing of 142 degrees. Dispatchers needing civilian ground support or customs processing near Tuxtla Gutiérrez typically rely on one of these two fields rather than MMTB.
How much cross-border traffic does Terán Air Base see?
FAA TFMSC data records only minimal cross-border business aviation traffic at Terán Air Base for 2025, with activity concentrated in April. This figure reflects traffic seen by the FAA rather than the airfield's total operations, consistent with its status as a Mexican facility. The low volume aligns with MMTB's primary function as a military airfield rather than a civilian gateway.