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Benito Juarez Intl

Benito Juarez Intl (MMMX/MEX) serves Mexico City, Mexico. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (05L/23R, 05R/23L). Field elevation is 7316 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: MMMX
  • Name: Benito Juarez Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 19.435432
  • Longitude: -99.082436
  • Elevation: 7316 ft
  • Country: Mexico
  • Municipality: Mexico City
  • IATA Code: MEX
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Mexico_City
  • Distance from City: 14.7 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05L/23R

  • Designation: 05L/23R
  • Dimensions: 12966 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 05R/23L

  • Designation: 05R/23L
  • Dimensions: 12795 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.550 MHz
  • Ground: 121.000 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 127.650 MHz

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.aicm.com.mx
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: AICM Slot Coordination: +52 55 2482-2424. Slots required for all operations.
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: MXN $85.00 per metric ton MTOW
  • Parking Fee: MXN $42.00 per metric ton MTOW per hour; first 2 hours free
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: MXN
  • Remarks: Mexico City International (Benito Juarez). AICM fees. Handling by licensed ground handlers mandatory. Slot coordination required.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: ASA (Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares) is primary fuel provider. Pemex-sourced fuel.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: APIS required (Mexican eAPIS/SENEAM). Immigration and customs at Terminal 2 international. GA clearance at FBO terminal. Temporary import permit (TIP) required for foreign-registered aircraft. Gendecla (General Declaration) required.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No formal curfew but slot constraints effectively limit nighttime operations. High elevation airport (7,316 ft MSL). Significant density altitude concerns. Single runway operations common due to capacity constraints. Volcanic ash from Popocatepetl can affect operations.

Alternates

MMTO

  • ICAO: MMTO
  • Name: Lic Adolfo Lopez Mateos Intl
  • Distance (NM): 28.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Full FIS. Alternative Mexico City airport for private aviation.

MMCB

  • ICAO: MMCB
  • Name: Gen Mariano Matamoros
  • Distance (NM): 37.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Not a primary port of entry. Domestic and authorized flights only.

MMPB

  • ICAO: MMPB
  • Name: Hermanos Serdan Intl
  • Distance (NM): 43.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. High elevation 7,361 ft. Near Mexico City.

MMQT

  • ICAO: MMQT
  • Name: Queretaro Intl
  • Distance (NM): 94.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Aerospace manufacturing hub.

Airport Services

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Mexico Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d
  • Overflight Permit: Conditional
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: Private: 24 hours (AIU); Charter: 10 business days (individual flight); 90+ business days (new Blanket Permit)
  • Landing Lead Time: Private: 24 hours (AIU); Charter: 10 business days per flight request
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance API manifest. Multi-entry permit available for frequent operators.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at MMMX?
The tower frequency at Benito Juarez Intl is 118.55 MHz.
What fuel is available at MMMX?
Benito Juarez Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does MMMX require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Benito Juarez Intl (Mexico).
Does MMMX require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Benito Juarez Intl.