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Tapachula Intl (MMTP/TAP) — Tapachula, Mexico
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.2
- Runways
- 05/23
- Elevation
- 97 ft
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Data Complete
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
1/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
7/10
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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
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- 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
- APIS 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.
Active NOTAMs
B1564/26
critical
Prohibited airspace
PROHIBITED AREA FOR DRONE FLT
LATERAL LIMIT CIRCLE OF 2NM OF RADIUS WITH CENTER IN:
144739.6641N 0922211.8888W
AEROPUERTO TAPACHULA CHIAPAS
Between 2026-07-31 19:20 and 19:59 UTC
Between 2026-10-31 23:40 and 23:59 UTC
Times read back from the message we stored, to within the hour.
B1563/26
warning
Military route active
RESTRICTED AREA FOR DRONE FLT
LATERAL LIMIT CIRCLE OF 2NM TO 5NM OF RADIUS WITH CENTER:
144739.6641N 0922211.8888W
AEROPUERTO INTL. DE TAPACHULA CHIAPAS
COORDINATE WITH AP AUTHORITY (AFAC)FOR DRONE FLT BTN 5NM TO 10NM OF
RADIUS WITH CENTER IN AEROPUERTO INTL. DE TAPACHULA CH…
Between 2026-07-31 19:20 and 19:59 UTC
Between 2026-10-31 23:40 and 23:59 UTC
Times read back from the message we stored, to within the hour.
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Add a historical factFrequently 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). Permit details for Mexico
- Where is MMTP located?
- Tapachula Intl (MMTP) is located in Tapachula, Mexico.
- What is the IATA code for MMTP?
- The IATA code for Tapachula Intl is TAP.
- Is MMTP a port of entry?
- Yes, Tapachula Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.