Puerto Escondido International Airport (MMPS)
Medium airport · Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Airport data
| Name | Puerto Escondido International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MMPS |
| IATA | PXM |
| Elevation | 294 ft (90 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°52'37" W 97°5'21" 15.87681, -97.08910 |
| Location | Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Puerto Escondido International Airport at a glance
Puerto Escondido International Airport is a medium airport in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico, known to airline systems as PXM. The field elevation of 294 ft (90 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MMPS 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, 09/27, offers 7,546 ft (2300 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MMPS 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 Puerto Escondido International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bahías de Huatulco International Airport | MMBT | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Xoxocotlán International Airport | MMOX | 131 km (71 NM) |
| General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air Base | MMIT | 222 km (120 NM) |
| General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport | MMAA | 301 km (163 NM) |
| Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport | MMMT | 364 km (197 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Puerto Escondido International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 294 ft field elevation of Puerto Escondido 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 Puerto Escondido International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Puerto Escondido International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Puerto Escondido International Airport is MMPS, and its IATA code is PXM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Puerto Escondido International Airport above sea level?
Puerto Escondido International Airport sits at an elevation of 294 feet (90 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Puerto Escondido International Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.8768, -97.0891 — in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bahías de Huatulco International Airport, about 89 km away.
Does MMPS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MMPS 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 Puerto Escondido International Airport?
Puerto Escondido International Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m) with a ASP surface.