
International hub · Chihuahua, Mexico
Chihuahua/Gen R Fierro Villalobos
- Elevation
- 4,462 ft
- Coordinates
- 28°42′N 105°58′W
- Local time
- America/Chihuahua
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Field information
MMCU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Chihuahua/Gen R Fierro Villalobos (MMCU/CUU) has 3 runways; the longest, 18L/36R, is 8,530 ft (2,600 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: 1300-0300Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MMCU, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
America/Chihuahua
Country
Mexico
MX
Municipality
Chihuahua
Elevation
4,462 ft
Position
28.7026, -105.9638
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Operating hours
1300-0300Z
Runways · MMCU
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18L/36R | 8,530 ft (2,600 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 18R/36L | 7,885 ft (2,403 m) | 75 ft | asphalt | — |
| 05/23 | 3,609 ft (1,100 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MMCU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Chihuahua/Gen R Fierro Villalobos (MMCU / CUU) in Chihuahua, Mexico, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MMCU is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at MMCU
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
Overflight & Landing Permits – Mexico
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Mexico. Applicable permit lead times for Mexico are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Mexico are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at MMCU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MMCU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at MMCU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MMCU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to MMCU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MMCU: 28° 42′ 10″ N 105° 57′ 50″ W; elevation 4462 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Chihuahua
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Chihuahua. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MMCU.
- 06
Cargo Operations at MMCU
Support for freighter operations into MMCU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MMCU sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- MMSGBaja California NorteSantiago, Mexico57 NM166°→
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- MMCGNueva Casas GrandesNuevo Casas Gra, Mexico143 NM316°→
- KMRFMarfa MunicipalMarfa, United States143 NM045°→
- KVHNCulberson CountyVan Horn, United States154 NM023°→
- MMCSCiudad Juarez/Abraham Gonzalez IntlCiudad Juarez, Mexico178 NM352°→
Operating into MMCU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Chihuahua/Gen R Fierro Villalobos — one desk for the whole trip.