Cozumel International Airport (MMCZ)
Large airport · Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Airport data
| Name | Cozumel International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MMCZ |
| IATA | CZM |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°30'54" W 86°55'43" 20.51492, -86.92854 |
| Location | Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cozumel International Airport at a glance
Cozumel International Airport is a large airport in Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico, known to airline systems as CZM. The field elevation of 15 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MMCZ 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, 12/30, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MMCZ 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 Cozumel International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cancún International Airport | MMUN | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum | MMTL | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Chetumal International Airport | MMCM | 267 km (144 NM) |
| Sartaneja Airport | MZSJ | 271 km (146 NM) |
| Corozal Airport | MZCZ | 284 km (153 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cozumel International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 15 ft field elevation of Cozumel 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 Cozumel International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cozumel International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cozumel International Airport is MMCZ, and its IATA code is CZM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cozumel International Airport above sea level?
Cozumel International Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cozumel International Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.5149, -86.9285 — in Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cancún International Airport, about 59 km away.
Does MMCZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MMCZ 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 Cozumel International Airport?
Cozumel International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a ASP surface.