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Airports / Mexico / CUN
Large airport · CUN
Cancún International Airport.
Cancún, Mexico · 22 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
64,108 ratings
0
Operators based
22
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Cancún, MexicoELEV 22 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
64,108
Google reviews
ratings on Google
22
Field elevation
feet above sea level
32
Nearest alternate
nm to CZM
Field standing
32 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cozumel International Airport (CZM).
Overview
Cancún International Airport, listed as MMUN / CUN, is a large commercial airport in Cancún, Mexico. The field lies at an elevation of 22 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
CUN has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Cozumel International Airport (CZM, 32 nm), Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO, 68 nm), and Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID, 156 nm). CUN offers 2 runways, the longest 11,483-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Cancun, Mexico destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from CUN, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“From the moment I arrived the airport, everything was smooth, efficient, and welcoming.”
Oben Ayuk5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“From the moment I arrived the airport, everything was smooth, efficient, and welcoming.”
Oben Ayuk5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
MMUN
IATA
CUN
FAA / Local
MMUN
Elevation
22 ft
Coordinates
21.0408° N · 86.8735° 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 22 ft, CUN sits lower than 93% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,483 ft
- 12R/30L11,483 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12L/30R9,186 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,483 ft
CUN's 11,483 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.
- 32nmCZMCozumel International AirportCozumel
- 68nmTQOFelipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport TulumTulum
- 156nmMIDManuel Crescencio Rejón International AirportMérida
- 164nmSNJSan Julián Air BaseSandino
- 173nmCTMChetumal International AirportChetumal
- 176nmSJXSartaneja AirportSartaneja
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapMMUN · Cancún International Airport · Cancún, Mexico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CUN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 461 nm | 1h 28m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 503 nm | 1h 34m |
| Houston (HOU) | 689 nm | 2h 0m |
| Austin (AUS) | 801 nm | 2h 16m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 886 nm | 2h 28m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 906 nm | 2h 30m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,180 nm | 3h 9m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,258 nm | 3h 20m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CUN?
- Cancún International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,483 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 CUN?
- Cancún International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,483 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CUN?
- The closest alternate is Cozumel International Airport (CZM), about 32 nm away, followed by Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO) at 68 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CUN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 1h 28m (461 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 34m (503 nm), Houston about 2h 0m (689 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.