
Regional airport · Tepic, Mexico
Tepic
- Elevation
- 3,020 ft
- Coordinates
- 21°25′N 104°51′W
- Local time
- America/Mazatlan
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Field information
MMEP runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Tepic (MMEP/TPQ) has one runway, 02/20, 10,171 ft (3,100 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 1300-0100Z; O/T O/R. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MMEP, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Mazatlan
Country
Mexico
MX
Municipality
Tepic
Elevation
3,020 ft
Position
21.4198, -104.8425
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
1300-0100Z; O/T O/R
Runways · MMEP
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 10,171 ft (3,100 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MMEP.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Tepic (MMEP / TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MMEP is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at MMEP
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 MMEP
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MMEP covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at MMEP
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MMEP is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to MMEP
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MMEP: 21° 25′ 11″ N 104° 50′ 33″ W; elevation 3020 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Tepic
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Tepic. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MMEP.
- 06
Cargo Operations at MMEP
Support for freighter operations into MMEP covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MMEP sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- MMPRPuerto Vallarta/Lic. Gustavo Diaz OrdazPuerto Vallarta, Mexico50 NM208°→
- MMGLGuadalajara/Don Miguel Hidalgo y CostillaGuadalajara, Mexico101 NM122°→
- MMMZMazatlan/Gen. Rafael BuelnaMazatlan, Mexico131 NM323°→
- MMZOManzanillo/Playa De Oro IntlManzanillo, Mexico138 NM173°→
- MMASAguascalientes/JesAguascalientes, Mexico142 NM083°→
- MMIAColima NationalColima, Mexico147 NM151°→
Operating into MMEP?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Tepic — one desk for the whole trip.