
Regional airport · Poza Rica, Mexico
Poza Rica/Tajin National
- Elevation
- 497 ft
- Coordinates
- 20°36′N 97°28′W
- Local time
- America/Mexico City
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Field information
MMPA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Poza Rica/Tajin National (MMPA/PAZ) has one runway, 08/26, 5,906 ft (1,800 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 4. Operating hours: 1300-0100Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MMPA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Mexico City
Country
Mexico
MX
Municipality
Poza Rica
Elevation
497 ft
Position
20.6027, -97.4608
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 4
Operating hours
1300-0100Z
Runways · MMPA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,906 ft (1,800 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MMPA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Poza Rica/Tajin National (MMPA / PAZ) in Poza Rica, Mexico, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MMPA 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 MMPA
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 MMPA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MMPA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at MMPA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MMPA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to MMPA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MMPA: 20° 36′ 10″ N 97° 27′ 39″ W; elevation 497 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Poza Rica
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Poza Rica. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MMPA.
- 06
Cargo Operations at MMPA
Support for freighter operations into MMPA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MMPA sits in the network
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Operating into MMPA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Poza Rica/Tajin National — one desk for the whole trip.