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Airports / Mexico / HUX
Large airport · HUX
Bahías de Huatulco International Airport.
Huatulco, Mexico · 464 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
4,917 ratings
0
Operators based
464
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Huatulco, MexicoELEV 464 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
4,917
Google reviews
ratings on Google
464
Field elevation
feet above sea level
48
Nearest alternate
nm to PXM
Field standing
#9 / 67
Mexico airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 4917 Google ratings , ranked against 67 rated Mexico fields.
48 nm
To the nearest alternate
Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM).
Overview
Located in Huatulco, Mexico, Bahías de Huatulco International Airport (MMBT / HUX) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 464 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into HUX for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM, 48 nm), Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX, 78 nm), and General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air Base (IZT, 78 nm). With a single 8,858-foot paved runway, HUX can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from HUX depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Huatulco.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“You will find a few good options for morning breakfast and coffee.”
Michael Tyson5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Thank you Mexico for a clean and welcoming airport!!”
Michael Tyson5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
MMBT
IATA
HUX
FAA / Local
HU1
Elevation
464 ft
Coordinates
15.7754° N · 96.2605° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Mexico fields
state range 10–8,466 ft
At 464 ft, HUX sits lower than 53% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,858 ft
- 07/258,858 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,858 ft
HUX's 8,858 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 48nmPXMPuerto Escondido International AirportPuerto Escondido
- 78nmOAXXoxocotlán International AirportOaxaca
- 78nmIZTGeneral Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIxtepec
- 170nmMTTMinatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportCosoleacaque
- 187nmMMTBTerán Air BaseTuxtla Gutiérrez
- 192nmTGZAngel Albino Corzo International AirportTuxtla Gutiérrez
Location
Open the full mapMMBT · Bahías de Huatulco International Airport · Huatulco, Mexico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HUX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (HOU) | 835 nm | 2h 21m |
| Austin (AUS) | 869 nm | 2h 25m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,025 nm | 2h 47m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,078 nm | 2h 54m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,115 nm | 3h 0m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,325 nm | 3h 29m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 1,366 nm | 3h 35m |
| Denver (DEN) | 1,512 nm | 3h 55m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HUX?
- Bahías de Huatulco International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,858 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at HUX?
- Bahías de Huatulco International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,858 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to HUX?
- The closest alternate is Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM), about 48 nm away, followed by Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) at 78 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HUX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 2h 21m (835 nm), Austin about 2h 25m (869 nm), Dallas about 2h 47m (1,025 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.