OAX Airport Code, Xoxocotlán International Airport
OAX is the IATA code for Xoxocotlán International Airport, the main international gateway for Oaxaca, Mexico. Airlines and booking systems use OAX, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code MMOX. At 4989 ft (1521 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Oaxaca airport code?
The airport code for Xoxocotlán International Airport is OAX. 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 MMOX, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
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.
Where is OAX?
Xoxocotlán International Airport serves Oaxaca, Mexico. 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 airport code for Oaxaca?
The IATA airport code for Xoxocotlán International Airport in Oaxaca is OAX. Its ICAO code is MMOX.
What is the 3-letter code for Oaxaca?
The 3-letter IATA code for Xoxocotlán International Airport in Oaxaca is OAX.
What airport is OAX?
OAX is Xoxocotlán International Airport, located in Oaxaca, Mexico.
What country is OAX in?
OAX (Xoxocotlán International Airport) is in Mexico.
Where is OAX airport located?
Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) is in Oaxaca, Mexico, at coordinates 16.99877, -96.72609.
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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