El Tajín National Airport (MMPA)
Medium airport · Poza Rica, Veracruz, Mexico
Airport data
| Name | El Tajín National Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MMPA |
| IATA | PAZ |
| Elevation | 497 ft (151 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°36'10" W 97°27'39" 20.60270, -97.46080 |
| Location | Poza Rica, Veracruz, Mexico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
El Tajín National Airport at a glance
El Tajín National Airport is a medium airport in Poza Rica, Veracruz, Mexico, known to airline systems as PAZ. The field elevation of 497 ft (151 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MMPA 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, 08/26, offers 5,906 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MMPA 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 El Tajín National Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Lencero Airport | MMJA | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez) | MX-2118 | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | MMPB | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | MMSM | 188 km (102 NM) |
| General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport | MMTM | 193 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Tajín National Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 497 ft field elevation of El Tajín 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 El Tajín National Airport
What is the ICAO code of El Tajín National Airport?
The ICAO identifier of El Tajín National Airport is MMPA, and its IATA code is PAZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Tajín National Airport above sea level?
El Tajín National Airport sits at an elevation of 497 feet (151 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is El Tajín National Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.6027, -97.4608 — in Poza Rica, Veracruz, Mexico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Lencero Airport, about 143 km away.
Does MMPA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MMPA 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 El Tajín National Airport?
El Tajín National Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.