
General aviation · Puerto Penasco, Mexico
Puerto Penasco/Mar de Cortes Intl
- Elevation
- 71 ft
- Coordinates
- 31°21′N 113°18′W
- Local time
- America/Hermosillo
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
MMPE runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Puerto Penasco/Mar de Cortes Intl (MMPE/PPE) has one runway, 18/36, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 1500-0000 UTC. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MMPE, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
America/Hermosillo
Country
Mexico
MX
Municipality
Puerto Peñasco
Elevation
71 ft
Position
31.3520, -113.3052
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
1500-0000 UTC
Runways · MMPE
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,202 ft (2,500 m) | 148 ft | concrete | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MMPE.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Puerto Penasco/Mar de Cortes Intl (MMPE / PPE) in Puerto Penasco, Mexico, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MMPE is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at MMPE
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at MMPE
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MMPE covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at MMPE
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MMPE is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to MMPE
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MMPE: 31° 21′ 7″ N 113° 18′ 19″ W; elevation 71 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Puerto Penasco
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Puerto Penasco. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MMPE.
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Cargo Operations at MMPE
Support for freighter operations into MMPE covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MMPE sits in the network
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Operating into MMPE?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Puerto Penasco/Mar de Cortes Intl — one desk for the whole trip.