Terán Air Base (MMTB)
Medium airport · Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico
Airport data
| Name | Terán Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MMTB |
| Elevation | 1,909 ft (582 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 16°44'24" W 93°10'24" 16.73990, -93.17330 |
| Location | Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 7,065 ft (2153 m) | 135 ft | ASP | Yes |
Terán Air Base at a glance
Terán Air Base is a medium airport in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico. The field elevation of 1,909 ft (582 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MMTB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 7,065 ft (2153 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MMTB 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 Terán Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Albino Corzo International Airport | MMTG | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport | MMVA | 144 km (78 NM) |
| General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air Base | MMIT | 207 km (112 NM) |
| Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport | MMMT | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Tapachula International Airport | MMTP | 233 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Terán Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,909 ft field elevation of Terán Air Base 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 Terán Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Terán Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Terán Air Base is MMTB, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Terán Air Base above sea level?
Terán Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,909 feet (582 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Terán Air Base located?
The airport lies at 16.7399, -93.1733 — in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Angel Albino Corzo International Airport, about 25 km away.
Does MMTB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MMTB 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 Terán Air Base?
Terán Air Base has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 7,065 ft (2153 m) with a ASP surface.