Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is a large airport serving Mexico City, Mexico. Its IATA code is MEX and its ICAO code is MMMX. The airport lies at an elevation of 7,316 ft (2,230 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 05L/23R, 12,966 ft (3,952 m) long. Local time follows the America/Mexico_City time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MEX
- ICAO code
- MMMX
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 7,316 ft (2,230 m)
- Coordinates
- 19.4358, -99.0703
- Time zone
- America/Mexico_City
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 12,966 ft · 3,952 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 05R/23L | 12,795 ft · 3,900 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NLU Felipe Ángeles International Airport | Mexico City, Mexico | 35 km · 22 mi |
| TLC Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | Toluca, Mexico | 53 km · 33 mi |
| PBC Hermanos Serdán International Airport | Puebla, Mexico | 80 km · 50 mi |
| QRO Querétaro Intercontinental Airport | Querétaro, Mexico | 176 km · 109 mi |
| MLM General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport | Morelia, Mexico | 210 km · 130 mi |
| PAZ El Tajín National Airport | Poza Rica, Mexico | 212 km · 132 mi |
| VER General Heriberto Jara International Airport | Veracruz, Mexico | 304 km · 189 mi |
| BJX Guanajuato International Airport | Silao, Mexico | 305 km · 190 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MEX. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 2,143 | 1,332 | 1,157 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,500 | 1,554 | 1,350 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,365 | 2,091 | 1,817 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,433 | 4,619 | 4,013 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,904 | 5,533 | 4,808 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,199 | 5,716 | 4,967 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,551 | 5,935 | 5,157 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,312 | 7,029 | 6,108 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 11,387 | 7,076 | 6,149 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 12,436 | 7,727 | 6,715 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,983 | 8,067 | 7,010 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,329 | 8,904 | 7,737 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,598 | 9,071 | 7,882 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 14,663 | 9,111 | 7,917 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 16,598 | 10,313 | 8,962 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | MEXICO APP | 121.200 |
| ARR | MEXICO ARR | 129.600 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.650 |
| CLD | MEXICO CLNC DEL | 122.100 |
| DEP | MEXICO DEP | 120.500 |
| GND | GND | 121.000 |
| RDO | MEXICO INFO | 126.900 |
| TWR | MEXICO TWR | 118.550 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport?
The IATA code of Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX and its ICAO code is MMMX.
Where is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport located?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is in Mexico City, Ciudad de México, Mexico, at 19.4358, -99.0703.
What time zone is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport in?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Mexico_City. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05L/23R, 12,966 ft (3,952 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), about 35 km (22 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.