Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (MMTL)
Large airport · Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Airport data
| Name | Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MMTL |
| IATA | TQO |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°10'20" W 87°39'37" 20.17210, -87.66027 |
| Location | Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 12,139 ft (3700 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum at a glance
Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum is a large airport in Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico, known to airline systems as TQO. The field elevation of 66 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MMTL 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, 12/30, offers 12,139 ft (3700 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MMTL 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 Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cozumel International Airport | MMCZ | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Cancún International Airport | MMUN | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Chetumal International Airport | MMCM | 198 km (107 NM) |
| Sartaneja Airport | MZSJ | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Corozal Airport | MZCZ | 214 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 66 ft field elevation of Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum 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 Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum
What is the ICAO code of Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum?
The ICAO identifier of Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum is MMTL, and its IATA code is TQO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum above sea level?
Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum located?
The airport lies at 20.1721, -87.6603 — in Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cozumel International Airport, about 85 km away.
Does MMTL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MMTL 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 Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum?
Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 12,139 ft (3700 m) with a CON surface.