
International hub · Tijuana, Mexico
Tijuana/Gen. Abelardo L Rodr
- Elevation
- 489 ft
- Coordinates
- 32°32′N 116°58′W
- Local time
- America/Los Angeles
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Field information
MMTJ runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Tijuana/Gen. Abelardo L Rodr (MMTJ/TIJ) has one runway, 09/27, 9,711 ft (2,960 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: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MMTJ, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Country
Mexico
MX
Municipality
Tijuana
Elevation
489 ft
Position
32.5410, -116.9700
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · MMTJ
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,711 ft (2,960 m) | 144 ft | concrete | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at MMTJ.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Tijuana/Gen. Abelardo L Rodr (MMTJ / TIJ) in Tijuana, Mexico, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MMTJ 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 MMTJ
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at MMTJ
Direct FBO and handler coordination at MMTJ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at MMTJ
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MMTJ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to MMTJ
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MMTJ: 32° 32′ 28″ N 116° 58′ 12″ W; elevation 489 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Tijuana
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Tijuana. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MMTJ.
- 06
Cargo Operations at MMTJ
Support for freighter operations into MMTJ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where MMTJ sits in the network
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Operating into MMTJ?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Tijuana/Gen. Abelardo L Rodr — one desk for the whole trip.