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Airports / Mexico / TRC
Medium airport · TRC
Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport.
Torreón, Mexico · 3,688 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
3,470 ratings
0
Operators based
3,688
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Torreón, MexicoELEV 3,688 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
3,470
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3,688
Field elevation
feet above sea level
106
Nearest alternate
nm to DGO
Field standing
#20 / 67
Mexico airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 3470 Google ratings , ranked against 67 rated Mexico fields.
106 nm
To the nearest alternate
General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO).
Overview
Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport (MMTC / TRC) sits in Torreón, Mexico, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 3,688 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list TRC as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO, 106 nm), Monclova International Airport (LOV, 134 nm), and Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW, 134 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 9,039-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from TRC are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from TRC to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Despite this, she is incredibly kind, welcoming, and always smiling.”
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Field capability
ICAO
MMTC
IATA
TRC
FAA / Local
MMTC
Elevation
3,688 ft
Coordinates
25.5623° N · 103.4046° 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
Yes
Elevation vs Mexico fields
state range 10–8,466 ft
At 3,688 ft, TRC sits higher than 68% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,039 ft
- 13/319,039 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08/264,813 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,039 ft
TRC's 9,039 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.
- 106nmDGOGeneral Guadalupe Victoria International AirportDurango
- 134nmLOVMonclova International AirportMonclova
- 134nmSLWPlan de Guadalupe International AirportSaltillo
- 165nmZCLGeneral Leobardo C. Ruiz International AirportZacatecas
- 172nmNTRDel Norte International AirportMonterrey
- 179nmMTYMonterrey International AirportMonterrey
Location
Open the full mapMMTC · Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport · Torreón, Mexico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TRC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 413 nm | 1h 22m |
| Houston (HOU) | 497 nm | 1h 33m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 556 nm | 1h 42m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 656 nm | 1h 56m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 839 nm | 2h 21m |
| Denver (DEN) | 861 nm | 2h 24m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 864 nm | 2h 25m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 874 nm | 2h 26m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TRC?
- Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,039 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 TRC?
- Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,039 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to TRC?
- The closest alternate is General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO), about 106 nm away, followed by Monclova International Airport (LOV) at 134 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TRC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Austin about 1h 22m (413 nm), Houston about 1h 33m (497 nm), Dallas about 1h 42m (556 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.