Xoxocotlán International Airport (MMOX)
Large airport · Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
Airport data
| Name | Xoxocotlán International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MMOX |
| IATA | OAX |
| Elevation | 4,989 ft (1521 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 16°59'56" W 96°43'34" 16.99877, -96.72609 |
| Location | Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,038 ft (2450 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Xoxocotlán International Airport at a glance
Xoxocotlán International Airport is a large airport in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico, known to airline systems as OAX. The field elevation of 4,989 ft (1521 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MMOX 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, 01/19, offers 8,038 ft (2450 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MMOX 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 Xoxocotlán International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Escondido International Airport | MMPS | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Bahías de Huatulco International Airport | MMBT | 145 km (78 NM) |
| General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air Base | MMIT | 184 km (99 NM) |
| General Heriberto Jara International Airport | MMVR | 245 km (132 NM) |
| Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport | MMMT | 258 km (139 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Xoxocotlán International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,989 ft field elevation of Xoxocotlán 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 Xoxocotlán International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Xoxocotlán International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Xoxocotlán International Airport is MMOX, and its IATA code is OAX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Xoxocotlán International Airport above sea level?
Xoxocotlán International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,989 feet (1521 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Xoxocotlán International Airport located?
The airport lies at 16.9988, -96.7261 — in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Puerto Escondido International Airport, about 131 km away.
Does MMOX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MMOX 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 Xoxocotlán International Airport?
Xoxocotlán International Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,038 ft (2450 m) with a ASP surface.