Abraham González International Airport (MMCS)
Large airport · Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
Airport data
| Name | Abraham González International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MMCS |
| IATA | CJS |
| Elevation | 3,904 ft (1190 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°38'12" W 106°25'43" 31.63667, -106.42853 |
| Location | Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,741 ft (1750 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Abraham González International Airport at a glance
Abraham González International Airport is a large airport in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, known to airline systems as CJS. The field elevation of 3,904 ft (1190 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MMCS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MMCS 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 Abraham González International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso International Airport | KELP | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) | KBIF | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Las Cruces International Airport | KLRU | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Holloman Air Force Base | KHMN | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport | KALM | 140 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Abraham González International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,904 ft field elevation of Abraham González 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 Abraham González International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Abraham González International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Abraham González International Airport is MMCS, and its IATA code is CJS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Abraham González International Airport above sea level?
Abraham González International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,904 feet (1190 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Abraham González International Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.6367, -106.4285 — in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Paso International Airport, about 20 km away.
Does MMCS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MMCS 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 Abraham González International Airport?
Abraham González International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a ASP surface.