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Regional Airport · Mexico

MMPAPAZ

El Tajín National Airport

Poza Rica, Mexico

ICAO

MMPA

IATA

PAZ

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

497 ft

Country

Mexico

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at MMPA

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at El Tajín National Airport (MMPA / PAZ) in Poza Rica, Mexico, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

MMPA is listed in our network as a regional airport with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

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.

El Tajín National Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 4.

Jet A1 Fuel at MMPA

Fuel on record at El Tajín National Airport: Jet fuel & Avgas. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

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′ 11″ N 97° 27′ 40″ W; elevation 497 ft; local time UTC-6.

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.

Cargo Operations at MMPA

Support for freighter operations into MMPA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

El Tajín National Airport

Latitude
20° 36′ 11″ N
Longitude
97° 27′ 40″ W
ICAO code
MMPA
IATA code
PAZ
Municipality
Poza Rica
Timezone
UTC-6
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel & Avgas
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 4
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To PAZ?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for MMPA.

Submit flight inquiry for MMPA

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – MMPA

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for El Tajín National Airport?

The ICAO code is MMPA and the IATA code is PAZ.

Is Jet A1 available at MMPA?

Yes. Fuel on record at El Tajín National Airport is Jet fuel & Avgas; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at MMPA?

El Tajín National Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 4.

What time zone does MMPA operate in?

El Tajín National Airport operates on UTC-6.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for MMPA?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for MMPA.