OAX Airport Code, Xoxocotlán International Airport
OAX is the IATA airport code for Xoxocotlán International Airport, the main international gateway for Oaxaca, Mexico. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, MMOX.
What airport is OAX?
OAX is the IATA airport code for Xoxocotlán International Airport, in Oaxaca, Mexico. The same airport has the ICAO code MMOX.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1207 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code MMOX begins with M, the prefix ICAO assigns to Central America and the Caribbean.
| IATA airport code | OAX |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | MMOX |
| Airport | Xoxocotlán International Airport |
| City | Oaxaca |
| Country | Mexico |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is OAX airport located?
Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) is in Oaxaca, Mexico, at coordinates 16.99877, -96.72609.
It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 17.00° N, 96.73° W. At 4989 ft (1521 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at OAX
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 8,038 ft (2.45 km), designated 01/19.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Xoxocotlán International Airport?
The IATA code for Xoxocotlán International Airport in Oaxaca is OAX. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Oaxaca?
The 3-letter IATA code for Xoxocotlán International Airport in Oaxaca is OAX.
What is the ICAO code for Xoxocotlán International Airport?
The ICAO code for Xoxocotlán International Airport is MMOX. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code OAX.
What is the difference between OAX and MMOX?
OAX is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. MMOX is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Xoxocotlán International Airport.
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