CUN Airport Code, Cancún International Airport
CUN is the IATA airport code for Cancún International Airport, the main international gateway for Cancún, Mexico. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, MMUN.
What airport is CUN?
CUN is the IATA airport code for Cancún International Airport, in Cancún, Mexico. The same airport has the ICAO code MMUN.
It is a major hub, ranked number 98 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code MMUN begins with M, the prefix ICAO assigns to Central America and the Caribbean.
| IATA airport code | CUN |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | MMUN |
| Airport | Cancún International Airport |
| City | Cancún |
| Country | Mexico |
| Main airlines | DL, AA, US |
| Runways | 2 |
Airport data comes from OurAirports (public domain), regenerated here on . How we build this · Data and sources.
Where is CUN airport located?
Cancún International Airport (CUN) is in Cancún, Mexico, at coordinates 21.04082, -86.87347.
It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 21.04° N, 86.87° W. It is close to sea level at 22 ft (7 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at CUN
It has 2 runways. The longest is 11,483 ft (3.50 km), designated 12R/30L.
Which airlines fly to CUN?
The open route dataset lists DL (Delta Air Lines), AA (American Airlines), US (US Airways), UA (United Airlines), AM (AeroMéxico), TS (Air Transat) as operating carriers on nonstop routes touching Cancún International Airport.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Where the CUN code comes from
CUN is CancUN, the resort city on the Yucatan coast. The airport is Mexico's second busiest and the largest pure leisure gateway in Latin America, and the code's three letters are among the most printed on charter and package-holiday tickets anywhere.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Cancún International Airport?
The IATA code for Cancún International Airport in Cancún is CUN. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Cancún?
The 3-letter IATA code for Cancún International Airport in Cancún is CUN.
What is the ICAO code for Cancún International Airport?
The ICAO code for Cancún International Airport is MMUN. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code CUN.
What is the difference between CUN and MMUN?
CUN is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. MMUN is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Cancún International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in Mexico and the wider region:
Popular routes from CUN
Distance and typical flight time from Cancún International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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