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Airports / Mexico / CUU
Large airport · CUU
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport.
Chihuahua, Mexico · 4,462 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
7,089 ratings
0
Operators based
4,462
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Chihuahua, MexicoELEV 4,462 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
7,089
Google reviews
ratings on Google
4,462
Field elevation
feet above sea level
107
Nearest alternate
nm to MX-0424
Field standing
#17 / 67
Mexico airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 7089 Google ratings , ranked against 67 rated Mexico fields.
107 nm
To the nearest alternate
Creel International Airport / Barrancas del Cobre Regional Airport (MX-0424).
Overview
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (MMCU / CUU) is a large commercial airport serving Chihuahua, Mexico. The airport sits 4,462 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 CUU for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Creel International Airport / Barrancas del Cobre Regional Airport (MX-0424, 107 nm), Abraham González International Airport (CJS, 178 nm), and El Paso International Airport (ELP, 188 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 8,530-foot paved runway, CUU can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from CUU depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Chihuahua.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“After security, Starbucks, a Priority Pass lounge, snack shop, Carls Jr and a BBQ restaurant.”
Jeff Whang5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“They keep this airport clean for visitors and have kind staff.”
Jeremias5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
MMCU
IATA
CUU
FAA / Local
MMCU
Elevation
4,462 ft
Coordinates
28.7026° N · 105.9638° 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 4,462 ft, CUU sits higher than 74% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 8,530 ft
- 18L/36R8,530 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18R/36L7,885 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 05/233,609 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,530 ft
CUU's 8,530 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, and at 4,462 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 107nmMX-0424Creel International Airport / Barrancas del Cobre Regional AirportBocoyna
- 178nmCJSAbraham González International AirportCiudad Juárez
- 188nmELPEl Paso International AirportEl Paso
- 190nmBIFBiggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)Fort Bliss/El Paso
- 207nmFSTFort Stockton Pecos County AirportFort Stockton
- 220nmCENCiudad Obregón International AirportCiudad Obregón
Location
Open the full mapMMCU · General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport · Chihuahua, Mexico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CUU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 425 nm | 1h 23m |
| Austin (AUS) | 443 nm | 1h 26m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 532 nm | 1h 38m |
| Houston (HOU) | 563 nm | 1h 43m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 633 nm | 1h 52m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 642 nm | 1h 54m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 659 nm | 1h 56m |
| Denver (DEN) | 673 nm | 1h 58m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CUU?
- General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,530 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 CUU?
- General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 8,530 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CUU?
- The closest alternate is Creel International Airport / Barrancas del Cobre Regional Airport (MX-0424), about 107 nm away, followed by Abraham González International Airport (CJS) at 178 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CUU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Scottsdale about 1h 23m (425 nm), Austin about 1h 26m (443 nm), Dallas about 1h 38m (532 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.