General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport TAM / MMTM
Tampico, Tamaulipas · Mexico · Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA)
609kpax · 2025
Limited hoursInternational · customs & immigrationJet A-1 · Avgas 100LL
ICAO / IATAMMTM / TAM
OperatorGrupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA)
Coordinates22.2964°N, 97.8658°W
Elevation80 ft · 24 m
Time zoneCT (UTC-6/-5 DST)
Passengers / yr609,476 (2025)
CustomsYes
Border controlYes
SchengenNo
FuelJet A-1 · Avgas 100LL
Bonded—
AIP referenceMMTM — AIP México / SENEAM
Operating hoursPublished tower/ops hours approx. 06:30-21:30 local (not H24); night operations outside this window limited/PPR-dependent per OMA general-aviation technical info, not confirmed 24hr for commercial ops
TerminalsSingle two-story passenger terminal, approx. 6,833 sqm; ground floor handles check-in/arrivals/customs/baggage claim, upper floor has security/duty-free/VIP lounge; six gates, two equipped with jet bridges
Runways (3)
- 13/31 · 2,550 m / 8,366 ft · 45 m wide · Asphalt · ILS ILS Rwy 13 (first airport in Mexico equipped with ILS); VOR/DME approach published for Rwy 31
- 18/36 · 1,300 m / 4,265 ft · 30 m wide · Asphalt
- 09/27 · 1,200 m / 3,937 ft · 30 m wide · Asphalt
Airport contact
Gulf coast oil-industry hub serving Tamaulipas' petroleum sector, with genuine international customs/immigration status (historically and currently linked to US routes such as Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth); carriers include Aeromexico, Aeromexico Connect, Viva, Aerus, American Eagle and United Express, making it the second-busiest airport in northeastern Mexico after Monterrey.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available · 2 providers
Menzies Aviation
Menzies Aviation lists Tampico (TAM) in its network, providing above- and below-wing ground handling and meet-and-assist services for passengers, crew and aircraft.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Universal Aviation (Tampico MMTM)
Provides third-party ground handling arrangement at Tampico through local supervisory agents, per Universal Aviation's MMTM location page.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
Available
Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA)
ASA operates a direct-sale fuel station (Estación de Combustibles) at Tampico, part of its nationwide network selling Turbosina (Jet A-1 equivalent) and Gasavión (Avgas 100LL) even though the airport itself is concessioned to OMA (Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte).
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
De-icing
Not listed
Part-145 line maintenance
Not listed
Part-145 base maintenance
Not listed
Component shops & overhaul
Not listed
Flight catering
On request
Universal Aviation (Tampico MMTM)
Catering arrangements at Tampico are coordinated by Universal Aviation via the Air Culinaire Worldwide ordering platform; unconfirmed whether Air Culinaire has independent on-site presence.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft cleaning
Not listed
Ground support equipment
Not listed
Cargo handling
Not listed
Aviation security
Not listed
Passenger & crew transport
On request
Universal Aviation (Tampico MMTM)
Ground transportation for passengers and crew is arranged on request through Universal Aviation's Tampico office.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Flight support
Available
Universal Aviation (Tampico MMTM)
Universal Aviation's Mexico FBO office coordinates trip support and permit coordination at Tampico (MMTM), securing parking and permits with airport management and local authorities via local ground supervisory agents.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Hotel & travel
Not listed
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