Tapachula International Airport

Tapachula International Airport () is an international airport located in Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico, near the Mexico–Guatemala border. It serves the Metropolitan Area of Tapachula and the Soconusco region, facilitating multiple domestic destinations, flight training, and general aviation activities. Operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR), it holds the distinction of being the southernmost airport in Mexico. In 2024, it served 614,936 passengers, and 519,105 passengers in 2025.

Facilities Tapachula Airport is situated at an elevation of above sea level and features a asphalt runway. With an ICAO classification of 4D, the airport has a capacity for 18 operations per hour. The apron includes 3 C-type disembarkation hardstands and 1 D-type.

The terminal spans within a two-level structure. The lower level houses essential services such as the check-in area, an arrivals hall with a baggage claim area, immigration and customs facilities, car rental services, taxi stands, and snack bars. Upstairs, the upper floor features a security checkpoint and the departures concourse, offering a commercial area, bars, a VIP lounge, and four gates—two of which are equipped with jet bridges. Adjacent to the terminal, additional facilities include hangars and designated spaces for general aviation.

Tapachula Airport also hosts the Tapachula Naval Air Base, situated near the threshold of runway 23. This base comprises an apron spanning , 1 heliport, and 3 hangars. Operating from this base are the 4th Naval Patrol Air Squadron with Mil Mi-17 aircraft and the 4th Naval Air Mobility, Observation, and Transport Squadron with Maule MX-7 and Lancair ES aircraft.

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Statistics Annual Traffic + Passenger statistics at TAP Year Total Passengers change % 2000 234,308 2001 190,375 18.75% 2002 176,793 7.13% 2003 184,750 4.5% 2004 193,573 4.77% 2005 192,326 0.64% 2006 188,053 2.22% 2007 210,921 12.16% 2008 240,116 13.84% 2009 190,378 20.71% 2010 185,159 2.74% 2011 161,892 12.56% 2012 157,926 2.44% 2013 156,288 1.03% 2014 175,194 12.09% 2015 265,670 51.64% 2016 308,788 16.22% 2017 292,592 5.2% 2018 330,619 13.0% 2019 385,483 16.59% 2020 280,475 27.2% 2021 424,249 51.26% 2022 503,254 18.62% 2023 553,744 10.03% 2024 614,936 11.05% 2025 519,105 15.6%

Busiest routes + Busiest routes from TAP (Jan–Dec 2025) Rank Airport Passengers 1 Mexico City, Mexico City 168,156 2 Tijuana, Baja California 35,116 3 Guadalajara, Jalisco 28,664 4 Monterrey, Nuevo León 22,420

Tapachula International Airport

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