The 4th largest Latin America airport and a gateway to Tulum. This airport is based in the Yucatan peninsula in Quintana Roo. With two parallel runways, this airport serves both airline and private aircraft traffic.
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Cancun International airport (this is the closest international airport to Tulum)
- Elevation – 22 ft.
- Fuel – Avgas and Jet A1 Available
- Airport of Entry – Yes
- Fire Category – 9
- Customs – Yes
- Slots Required – No
- Handling Mandatory – Yes
- Airport Operating Hours – H24
- Airport Control Tower Hours – H24
- Landing Permit – Required (Single Entry / Multiple Entry)
The History of Cancun International Airport
The airport was Inaugurated in 1974, and it is the 4th largest airport by passenger traffic in Latin America. It has been through significant expansions over the decades and has four terminals and a separate ramp and parking for handling private aircraft traffic.
Cancun international airport Coordinates And Elevation
Lat/Long
N21-02.6/W086-52.4 | Longest Hard Surface Runway (ft)
11483 x 197, 12R/30L |
Elevation (ft)
22 | Runway Surface
Asphalt |
Fuel Available
AVGAS JET | PCN
REGISTER |
Current UTC
4:03:24 PM (-5.00) | Local Standard Time
11:03:24 AM |