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Airports / Mexico / TAP
Medium airport · TAP
Tapachula International Airport.
Tapachula, Mexico · 97 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
2,563 ratings
0
Operators based
97
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Tapachula, MexicoELEV 97 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
2,563
Google reviews
ratings on Google
97
Field elevation
feet above sea level
42
Nearest alternate
nm to RER
Field standing
42 nm
To the nearest alternate
Retalhuleu Airport (RER).
Overview
Tapachula International Airport (MMTP / TAP) is a mid-sized airport serving Tapachula, Mexico. Field elevation is 97 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list TAP as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Retalhuleu Airport (RER, 42 nm), San José Airport (GSJ, 103 nm), and La Aurora International Airport (GUA, 108 nm). The field has a single 6,562-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from TAP are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Aeropuerto Internacional de Tapachula. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from TAP to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Perfect airport, small, modern and clean.”
Ian McManus5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
MMTP
IATA
TAP
FAA / Local
MMTP
Elevation
97 ft
Coordinates
14.7945° N · 92.3699° 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 97 ft, TAP sits lower than 65% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,562 ft
- 05/236,562 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,562 ft
TAP's 6,562 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.
- 42nmRERRetalhuleu AirportRetalhuleu
- 103nmGSJSan José AirportPuerto San José
- 108nmGUALa Aurora International AirportGuatemala City
- 113nmTGZAngel Albino Corzo International AirportTuxtla Gutiérrez
- 121nmCBVCoban AirportCoban
- 126nmMMTBTerán Air BaseTuxtla Gutiérrez
Location
Open the full mapMMTP · Tapachula International Airport · Tapachula, Mexico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TAP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (HOU) | 906 nm | 2h 30m |
| Miami (MIA) | 947 nm | 2h 36m |
| Austin (AUS) | 970 nm | 2h 39m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 991 nm | 2h 42m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,111 nm | 2h 59m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,317 nm | 3h 28m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 1,551 nm | 4h 0m |
| Denver (DEN) | 1,638 nm | 4h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TAP?
- Tapachula International Airport's longest paved runway is 6,562 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 TAP?
- Tapachula International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,562 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to TAP?
- The closest alternate is Retalhuleu Airport (RER), about 42 nm away, followed by San José Airport (GSJ) at 103 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TAP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 2h 30m (906 nm), Miami about 2h 36m (947 nm), Austin about 2h 39m (970 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.