3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It’s always been a quick and easy airport to pass through as it’s small and always friendly.”
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Airports / Mexico / TGZ
Medium airport · TGZ
Angel Albino Corzo International Airport.
Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico · 1,499 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
6,397 ratings
0
Operators based
1,499
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Tuxtla Gutiérrez, MexicoELEV 1,499 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
6,397
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,499
Field elevation
feet above sea level
14
Nearest alternate
nm to MMTB
Field standing
#18 / 67
Mexico airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 6397 Google ratings , ranked against 67 rated Mexico fields.
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Terán Air Base (MMTB).
Overview
Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (MMTG / TGZ) sits in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 1,499 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
TGZ has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Terán Air Base (MMTB, 14 nm), Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA, 87 nm), and Tapachula International Airport (TAP, 113 nm). TGZ offers a single 8,202-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of TGZ vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Tuxtla Gutiérrez International Airport. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from TGZ, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The air conditioning is always cold, the restrooms are very clean, and the whole airport smells nice.”
Richard M.5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It’s always been a quick and easy airport to pass through as it’s small and always friendly.”
J S5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Angel Albino Corzo International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
MMTG
IATA
TGZ
FAA / Local
TGZ
Elevation
1,499 ft
Coordinates
16.5616° N · 93.0257° 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 1,499 ft, TGZ sits higher than 60% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,202 ft
- 15/338,202 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,202 ft
TGZ's 8,202 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.
- 14nmMMTBTerán Air BaseTuxtla Gutiérrez
- 87nmVSACarlos Rovirosa Pérez International AirportVillahermosa
- 113nmTAPTapachula International AirportTapachula
- 119nmIZTGeneral Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIxtepec
- 128nmMTTMinatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportCosoleacaque
- 144nmCMECiudad del Carmen International AirportCiudad del Carmen
Location
Open the full mapMMTG · Angel Albino Corzo International Airport · Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TGZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (HOU) | 795 nm | 2h 15m |
| Austin (AUS) | 857 nm | 2h 24m |
| Miami (MIA) | 902 nm | 2h 30m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 942 nm | 2h 35m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 999 nm | 2h 43m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,222 nm | 3h 15m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 1,445 nm | 3h 46m |
| Denver (DEN) | 1,525 nm | 3h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TGZ?
- Angel Albino Corzo International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,202 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 TGZ?
- Angel Albino Corzo International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,202 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to TGZ?
- The closest alternate is Terán Air Base (MMTB), about 14 nm away, followed by Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA) at 87 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TGZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 2h 15m (795 nm), Austin about 2h 24m (857 nm), Miami about 2h 30m (902 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.