Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (MMTG)
Medium airport · Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico
Airport data
| Name | Angel Albino Corzo International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MMTG |
| IATA | TGZ |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 16°33'42" W 93°1'33" 16.56161, -93.02573 |
| Location | Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Angel Albino Corzo International Airport at a glance
Angel Albino Corzo International Airport is a medium airport in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico, known to airline systems as TGZ. The field elevation of 1,499 ft (457 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MMTG 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, 15/33, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MMTG 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 Angel Albino Corzo International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Terán Air Base | MMTB | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport | MMVA | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Tapachula International Airport | MMTP | 209 km (113 NM) |
| General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air Base | MMIT | 221 km (119 NM) |
| Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport | MMMT | 238 km (129 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Angel Albino Corzo International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,499 ft field elevation of Angel Albino Corzo 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 Angel Albino Corzo International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Angel Albino Corzo International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Angel Albino Corzo International Airport is MMTG, and its IATA code is TGZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Angel Albino Corzo International Airport above sea level?
Angel Albino Corzo International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,499 feet (457 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Angel Albino Corzo International Airport located?
The airport lies at 16.5616, -93.0257 — in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Terán Air Base, about 25 km away.
Does MMTG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MMTG 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 Angel Albino Corzo International Airport?
Angel Albino Corzo International Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.