Airports / Mexico / MMTB
Terán Air Base.
Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico · 1,909 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
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26 ratings
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1,909
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 67
Mexico airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 26 Google ratings , ranked against 67 rated Mexico fields.
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ).
Overview
Located in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico, Terán Air Base (MMTB) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 1,909 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
MMTB has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ, 14 nm), Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA, 78 nm), and General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air Base (IZT, 112 nm). MMTB offers a single 7,065-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of MMTB vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Angel Albino Corzo Airport. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MMTB, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
MMTB
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
TGM
Elevation
1,909 ft
Coordinates
16.7399° N · 93.1733° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Mexico fields
state range 10–8,466 ft
At 1,909 ft, MMTB sits higher than 63% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,065 ft
- 17/357,065 ft × 135 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,065 ft
MMTB's 7,065 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.
- 14nmTGZAngel Albino Corzo International AirportTuxtla Gutiérrez
- 78nmVSACarlos Rovirosa Pérez International AirportVillahermosa
- 112nmIZTGeneral Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIxtepec
- 115nmMTTMinatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportCosoleacaque
- 126nmTAPTapachula International AirportTapachula
- 139nmCMECiudad del Carmen International AirportCiudad del Carmen
Location
Open the full mapMMTB · Terán Air Base · Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MMTB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (HOU) | 783 nm | 2h 13m |
| Austin (AUS) | 845 nm | 2h 22m |
| Miami (MIA) | 902 nm | 2h 30m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 941 nm | 2h 35m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 987 nm | 2h 42m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,214 nm | 3h 13m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 1,432 nm | 3h 44m |
| Denver (DEN) | 1,512 nm | 3h 55m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MMTB?
- Terán Air Base's longest paved runway is 7,065 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 MMTB?
- Terán Air Base has one runway; the longest measures 7,065 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MMTB?
- The closest alternate is Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ), about 14 nm away, followed by Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA) at 78 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MMTB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 2h 13m (783 nm), Austin about 2h 22m (845 nm), Miami about 2h 30m (902 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.