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Tapachula Intl
Tapachula Intl (MMTP/TAP) serves Tapachula, Mexico. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 97 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: MMTP
- Name: Tapachula Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 14.7943
- Longitude: -92.370003
- Elevation: 97 ft
- Country: Mexico
- Municipality: Tapachula
- IATA Code: TAP
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Distance from City: 15.5 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 6562 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR, Visual
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.200 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
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: http://www.asur.com.mx/asur/Ingles/aeropuertos/tapachula/tapachula.asp
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: MXN 650 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: MXN 320 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: MXN
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at MMTP.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at MMTP.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Port of entry. Guatemala border region.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Southern border. Regional services.
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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at MMTP?
- The tower frequency at Tapachula Intl is 118.2 MHz.
- What fuel is available at MMTP?
- Tapachula Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does MMTP require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Tapachula Intl (Mexico).