MEX Airport Code, Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport
MEX is the IATA code for Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport, the main international gateway for Mexico City, Mexico. Airlines and booking systems use MEX, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code MMMX. At 7316 ft (2230 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Mexico City airport code?
The airport code for Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code MMMX, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 50 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code MMMX begins with M, the prefix ICAO assigns to Central America and the Caribbean.
Where is MEX?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport serves Mexico City, Mexico. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 19.44° N, 99.07° W. At 7316 ft (2230 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at MEX
It has 2 runways. The longest is 12,966 ft (3.95 km), designated 05L/23R.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Mexico City?
The IATA airport code for Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City is MEX. Its ICAO code is MMMX.
What is the 3-letter code for Mexico City?
The 3-letter IATA code for Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City is MEX.
What airport is MEX?
MEX is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport, located in Mexico City, Mexico.
What country is MEX in?
MEX (Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport) is in Mexico.
Where is MEX airport located?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is in Mexico City, Mexico, at coordinates 19.43582, -99.07033.
What is the ICAO code for Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport?
The ICAO code for Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MMMX. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code MEX.
What is the difference between MEX and MMMX?
MEX is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. MMMX is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in Mexico City and Mexico and the wider region:
Popular routes from MEX
Distance and typical flight time from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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