Cancún International Airport is a large airport serving Cancún, Mexico. Its IATA code is CUN and its ICAO code is MMUN. The airport lies at an elevation of 22 ft (7 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 12R/30L, 11,483 ft (3,500 m) long. Local time follows the America/Cancun time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- CUN
- ICAO code
- MMUN
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 22 ft (7 m)
- Coordinates
- 21.0408, -86.8735
- Time zone
- America/Cancun
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 9,186 ft · 2,800 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 12R/30L | 11,483 ft · 3,500 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Cancún International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CZM Cozumel International Airport | Cozumel, Mexico | 59 km · 37 mi |
| TQO Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum | Tulum, Mexico | 127 km · 79 mi |
| MID Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport | Mérida, Mexico | 288 km · 179 mi |
| CTM Chetumal International Airport | Chetumal, Mexico | 320 km · 199 mi |
| CZH Corozal Airport | Corozal, Belize | 337 km · 209 mi |
| SPR John Greif II Airport | San Pedro, Belize | 366 km · 227 mi |
| ORZ H.E Alfredo Martinez (Tower Hill) Airstrip | Orange Walk, Belize | 378 km · 235 mi |
| CUK Caye Caulker Airport | Caye Caulker, Belize | 387 km · 240 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from CUN. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX Mexico City | 1,285 | 798 | 694 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 1,421 | 883 | 767 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,506 | 1,557 | 1,353 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,407 | 2,117 | 1,839 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,603 | 4,103 | 3,565 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,951 | 4,940 | 4,293 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,219 | 5,107 | 4,438 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,605 | 5,347 | 4,646 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 10,430 | 6,481 | 5,632 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,032 | 7,476 | 6,497 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 12,797 | 7,951 | 6,910 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,446 | 8,355 | 7,260 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,449 | 8,357 | 7,262 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,189 | 8,817 | 7,661 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 14,238 | 8,847 | 7,688 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 17,259 | 10,724 | 9,319 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 120.400 |
| ARR | ARR | 120.400 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.700 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 122.100 |
| DEP | DEP | 119.800 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| TWR North | Tower North | 118.100 |
| TWR S | Tower South | 118.600 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Cancún International Airport?
The IATA code of Cancún International Airport is CUN and its ICAO code is MMUN.
Where is Cancún International Airport located?
Cancún International Airport is in Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico, at 21.0408, -86.8735.
What time zone is Cancún International Airport in?
Cancún International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Cancun. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Cancún International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12R/30L, 11,483 ft (3,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Cancún International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Cozumel International Airport (CZM), about 59 km (37 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.