5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Two terminals, plenty of restaurants, and shops.”
B C5★ on Google
Airports / Mexico / MEX
Large airport · MEX
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport.
Mexico City, Mexico · 7,316 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
135,388 ratings
4
Operators based
7,316
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Mexico City, MexicoELEV 7,316 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
135,388
Google reviews
ratings on Google
4
Based operators
charter operators on the field
7,316
Field elevation
feet above sea level
19
Nearest alternate
nm to MX-2118
Field standing
#28 / 67
Mexico airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 135388 Google ratings , ranked against 67 rated Mexico fields.
4 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
19 nm
To the nearest alternate
Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez) (MX-2118), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MMMX / MEX) sits in Mexico City, Mexico, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 7,316 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, AeroUnion, ICCS Mexico & Latin America, and Jet Luxe are based here, 4 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez) (MX-2118, 19 nm), Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 19 nm), and Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 29 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 12,966-foot paved runway, MEX can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Planning a trip? The Mexico City, Mexico destination guide covers routes, aircraft options, and what to expect on the ground. In directories and search listings it also appears under AICM and Ciudad de México. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Mexico City.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Everything was smooth, efficient, and welcoming and information was provided both in Spanish and English.”
Sunil Kumar4★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Everything was smooth, efficient, and welcoming and information was provided both in Spanish and English.”
Sunil Kumar4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
MMMX
IATA
MEX
FAA / Local
ME1
Elevation
7,316 ft
Coordinates
19.4358° N · 99.0703° 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 7,316 ft, MEX sits higher than 92% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,966 ft
- 05L/23R12,966 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05R/23L12,795 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,966 ft
MEX's 12,966 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 7,316 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators4
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 19nmMX-2118Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez)Zumpango
- 19nmNLUFelipe Ángeles International AirportMexico City
- 29nmTLCAdolfo López Mateos International AirportToluca
- 38nmCVJGeneral Mariano Matamoros International AirportTemixco
- 43nmPBCHermanos Serdán International AirportPuebla
- 95nmQROQuerétaro Intercontinental AirportQuerétaro
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapMMMX · Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport · Mexico City, Mexico
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MEX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (HOU) | 647 nm | 1h 54m |
| Austin (AUS) | 651 nm | 1h 55m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 814 nm | 2h 18m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 1,094 nm | 2h 57m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,107 nm | 2h 58m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,133 nm | 3h 2m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,196 nm | 3h 11m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,255 nm | 3h 19m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MEX?
- Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,966 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 MEX?
- Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,966 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MEX?
- Yes. 4 charter operators list Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport as a home base, including AeroUnion, ICCS Mexico & Latin America, Jet Luxe. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to MEX?
- The closest alternate is Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez) (MX-2118), about 19 nm away, followed by Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MEX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 1h 54m (647 nm), Austin about 1h 55m (651 nm), Dallas about 2h 18m (814 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.