Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (MMVA), TAB
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Overview
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (MMVA) serves Villahermosa, the capital of the Mexican state of Tabasco, at an elevation of 46 feet. The field is built around a single paved runway of 7,218 feet, sufficient for a broad range of business jet and commercial aircraft. Business aviation traffic recorded here reflects cross-border activity seen by the FAA rather than the airport's total operational count, consistent with how Mexican airports are tracked in FAA TFMSC data.
Runways
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport has one paved runway, 08/26, 7,218 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
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport recorded 2,120 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March and May. Business aviation traffic at MMVA concentrates in the February through May period, with May posting the highest monthly count recorded in 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 210 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 95.7°F, and January the coldest, at 81.9°F.
Weather station is 6.3 NM from the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional.
Nearby airfields
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport has one airfield within 21 NM. The closest is Ciudad Pemex Airport, 20.73 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at MMVA?
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (MMVA) has a single paved runway, 08/26, measuring 7,218 feet long and 148 feet wide. The surface is asphalt. This length supports a wide range of business aviation and commercial jet types without payload restrictions tied to runway distance. There is no second runway available, so any closure of 08/26 removes paved landing capability at the field. Dispatchers planning alternates should account for this single-runway configuration.
How much business aviation traffic does MMVA handle?
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport recorded 2,120 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 13,078 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. As with other Mexican airports tracked by the FAA, this figure reflects cross-border traffic seen by the FAA rather than the full scope of activity at the field. Monthly bizav counts ranged from a low of 149 in November to a high of 210 in May. This gives a sense of typical volume for scheduling and slot planning purposes.
Is there notable seasonal variation in traffic at Villahermosa's airport?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (MMVA) shows a concentrated pattern across the year based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data. Operations peak in the February through May window, with May reaching 210 movements, the highest monthly count recorded. Traffic is comparatively lower in the fall and early winter months, with November recording the lowest figure at 149 operations. Dispatchers building seasonal schedules into Villahermosa should note this spring concentration when estimating ramp and handling demand.
What are typical high temperatures at MMVA throughout the year?
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport experiences its warmest average high temperatures in May, reaching 95.7 degrees Fahrenheit. April and June follow closely, both above 93 degrees. The cooler part of the year falls in January, with an average high of 81.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures stay warm year-round at this Tabasco location, with every month averaging above 80 degrees. Crews planning ground operations at MMVA should expect consistently high heat exposure regardless of season.
What airport is nearest to MMVA?
Ciudad Pemex Airport is the nearest neighboring airport to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (MMVA), located approximately 20.73 nautical miles away on a bearing of 109 degrees. This places it to the east-southeast of Villahermosa. For dispatchers evaluating diversion or alternate options in the region, this proximity is worth noting, though suitability depends on runway and service capability at that field. MMVA itself sits at an elevation of 46 feet, serving as the primary airport for the Villahermosa metro area.