International hub · Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

MMZHZIH
Elevation
26 ft
Coordinates
17°36′N 101°28′W
Local time
America/Mexico City

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Field information

MMZH runways, fuel & airport data

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

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (MMZH/ZIH) has one runway, 08/26, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MMZH, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Mexico City

  • Country

    Mexico

    MX

  • Municipality

    Ixtapa

  • Elevation

    26 ft

  • Position

    17.6018, -101.4606

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

Runways · MMZH

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
08/268,202 ft (2,500 m)197 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at MMZH.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (MMZH / ZIH) in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MMZH 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 MMZH

  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 MMZH

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at MMZH

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to MMZH

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MMZH: 17° 36′ 6″ N 101° 27′ 38″ W; elevation 26 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Zihuatanejo

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at MMZH

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

Location

Where MMZH sits in the network

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Operating into MMZH?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl — one desk for the whole trip.

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