Chetumal International Airport (MMCM)
Medium airport · Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Airport data
| Name | Chetumal International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MMCM |
| IATA | CTM |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°30'18" W 88°19'41" 18.50499, -88.32802 |
| Location | Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 7,244 ft (2208 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Chetumal International Airport at a glance
Chetumal International Airport is a medium airport in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico, known to airline systems as CTM. The field elevation of 39 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MMCM 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, 10/28, offers 7,244 ft (2208 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MMCM 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 Chetumal International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corozal Airport | MZCZ | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Sartaneja Airport | MZSJ | 27 km (15 NM) |
| John Greif II Airport | MZSP | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Caye Caulker Airport | MZCK | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Caye Chapel Airport | MZCP | 96 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chetumal International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 39 ft field elevation of Chetumal 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 Chetumal International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chetumal International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chetumal International Airport is MMCM, and its IATA code is CTM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chetumal International Airport above sea level?
Chetumal International Airport sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chetumal International Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.5050, -88.3280 — in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Corozal Airport, about 16 km away.
Does MMCM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MMCM 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 Chetumal International Airport?
Chetumal International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 7,244 ft (2208 m) with a ASP surface.