Tapachula International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Tapachula, Mexico. Its IATA code is TAP and its ICAO code is MMTP. The airport lies at an elevation of 97 ft (30 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 6,562 ft (2,000 m) long. Local time follows the America/Mexico_City time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- TAP
- ICAO code
- MMTP
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 97 ft (30 m)
- Coordinates
- 14.7946, -92.3699
- Time zone
- America/Mexico_City
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,562 ft · 2,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Tapachula International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RER Retalhuleu Airport | Retalhuleu, Guatemala | 78 km · 48 mi |
| AAZ Quezaltenango Airport | Quezaltenango, Guatemala | 94 km · 58 mi |
| HUG Huehuetenango Airport | Huehuetenango, Guatemala | 109 km · 68 mi |
| GUA La Aurora International Airport | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 200 km · 124 mi |
| TGZ Angel Albino Corzo International Airport | Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico | 209 km · 130 mi |
| IZT General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air Base | Ixtepec, Mexico | 345 km · 214 mi |
| FRS Mundo Maya International Airport | San Benito, Guatemala | 357 km · 222 mi |
| VSA Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport | Villahermosa, Mexico | 359 km · 223 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from TAP. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX Mexico City | 879 | 546 | 475 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,242 | 1,393 | 1,211 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,371 | 2,095 | 1,820 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,391 | 2,107 | 1,831 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,555 | 4,073 | 3,539 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,857 | 5,503 | 4,782 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,124 | 5,669 | 4,926 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,511 | 5,910 | 5,135 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 11,335 | 7,043 | 6,121 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,178 | 7,567 | 6,576 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 13,218 | 8,213 | 7,137 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,343 | 8,291 | 7,204 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,753 | 8,545 | 7,426 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,354 | 8,919 | 7,751 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,063 | 9,360 | 8,134 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 17,472 | 10,857 | 9,434 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Tapachula International Airport?
The IATA code of Tapachula International Airport is TAP and its ICAO code is MMTP.
Where is Tapachula International Airport located?
Tapachula International Airport is in Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico, at 14.7946, -92.3699.
What time zone is Tapachula International Airport in?
Tapachula 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 Tapachula International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 6,562 ft (2,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Tapachula International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Retalhuleu Airport (RER), about 78 km (48 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.