Bahías de Huatulco International Airport (MMBT)

Large airport · Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico

Airport data

NameBahías de Huatulco International Airport
ICAOMMBT
IATAHUX
Elevation464 ft (141 m) above mean sea level
CoordinatesN 15°46'32" W 96°15'38"
15.77544, -96.26046
LocationHuatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico
Scheduled serviceYes

About Bahías de Huatulco International Airport on Wikipedia

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
07/258,858 ft (2700 m)148 ftASPYes

Bahías de Huatulco International Airport at a glance

Bahías de Huatulco International Airport is a large airport in Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico, known to airline systems as HUX. The field elevation of 464 ft (141 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MMBT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.

The single runway, 07/25, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.

For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MMBT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.

Nearest airports to Bahías de Huatulco International Airport

Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.

AirportCodeDistance
Puerto Escondido International AirportMMPS89 km (48 NM)
Xoxocotlán International AirportMMOX145 km (78 NM)
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseMMIT145 km (78 NM)
Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportMMMT315 km (170 NM)
Terán Air BaseMMTB347 km (187 NM)

Flight-planning notes for Bahías de Huatulco International Airport

Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 464 ft field elevation of Bahías de Huatulco International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.

This entry is one of 71 airports and airfields we list for Mexico — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.

Where this data comes from

The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.

Frequently asked questions about Bahías de Huatulco International Airport

What is the ICAO code of Bahías de Huatulco International Airport?

The ICAO identifier of Bahías de Huatulco International Airport is MMBT, and its IATA code is HUX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.

How high is Bahías de Huatulco International Airport above sea level?

Bahías de Huatulco International Airport sits at an elevation of 464 feet (141 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.

Where exactly is Bahías de Huatulco International Airport located?

The airport lies at 15.7754, -96.2605 — in Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Puerto Escondido International Airport, about 89 km away.

Does MMBT publish METAR weather reports?

Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MMBT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.

How long is the runway at Bahías de Huatulco International Airport?

Bahías de Huatulco International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a ASP surface.

Current METAR & TAF for MMBT