Amado Nervo National Airport (MMEP)
Medium airport · Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
Airport data
| Name | Amado Nervo National Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MMEP |
| IATA | TPQ |
| Elevation | 3,020 ft (920 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°25'11" W 104°50'33" 21.41983, -104.84247 |
| Location | Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 10,171 ft (3100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Amado Nervo National Airport at a glance
Amado Nervo National Airport is a medium airport in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico, known to airline systems as TPQ. The field elevation of 3,020 ft (920 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MMEP 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, 02/20, offers 10,171 ft (3100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MMEP 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 Amado Nervo National Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Vallarta International Airport | MMPR | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Guadalajara International Airport | MMGL | 188 km (102 NM) |
| General Rafael Buelna International Airport | MMMZ | 243 km (131 NM) |
| Playa de Oro International Airport | MMZO | 255 km (138 NM) |
| Aguascalientes International Airport | MMAS | 263 km (142 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Amado Nervo National Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,020 ft field elevation of Amado Nervo National 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 Amado Nervo National Airport
What is the ICAO code of Amado Nervo National Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Amado Nervo National Airport is MMEP, and its IATA code is TPQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Amado Nervo National Airport above sea level?
Amado Nervo National Airport sits at an elevation of 3,020 feet (920 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Amado Nervo National Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.4198, -104.8425 — in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Puerto Vallarta International Airport, about 93 km away.
Does MMEP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MMEP 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 Amado Nervo National Airport?
Amado Nervo National Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 10,171 ft (3100 m) with a ASP surface.