Regional airport · Tapachula, Mexico

Tapachula International

MMTPTAP
Elevation
97 ft
Coordinates
14°48′N 92°22′W
Local time
America/Mexico City

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Field information

MMTP runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Tapachula International (MMTP/TAP) has one runway, 05/23, 6,562 ft (2,000 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: 1230-0030Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MMTP, 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

    Tapachula

  • Elevation

    97 ft

  • Position

    14.7945, -92.3699

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

  • Operating hours

    1230-0030Z

Runways · MMTP

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
05/236,562 ft (2,000 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at MMTP.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Tapachula International (MMTP / TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MMTP 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 MMTP

  1. 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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at MMTP

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at MMTP covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at MMTP

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MMTP is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to MMTP

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MMTP: 14° 47′ 40″ N 92° 22′ 12″ W; elevation 97 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Tapachula

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Tapachula. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MMTP.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at MMTP

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

Location

Where MMTP sits in the network

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