Mexico City International Airport is Officially known as Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez. Mexico City International Airport (MEX) is the busiest airport in Latin America, serving over 46 million passengers in 2022. Located just 10 km east of the historic center of Mexico City, MEX is a major hub for domestic and international travel, connecting Mexico to over 100 destinations worldwide.
General Information about Mexico City Airport
The following table is an overview of MEX Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Mexico City International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner | Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation |
| Operator | Grupo Aeroportuario de la Ciudad de México |
| Built | 1931 |
| Serves | Greater Mexico City |
| Hub for | Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Cargo, AeroUnion, Mas Air |
| Mexico City Airport Code | MEX |
| Mexico City Airport Terminals | 2 |
| MEX Airport Runway | 2 |
| MEX Airport Coordinates | 19°26′10″N 099°04′19″W |
| Mexico City Airport Address | Av. Capitán Carlos León S/N, Peñón de los Baños, Venustiano Carranza, 15620 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico |
| Contact Number | +52 55 2482 2400 |
| Official Website | https://aicm.com.mx |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft / 2,230 m |
Mexico City Airport Code
Mexico City Airport code is MEX. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport Mexico City.
| IATA CODE | MEX |
| ICAO CODE | MMMX |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | MEX |
Mexico City Airport Map
The Mexico City Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Mexico City International Airport Runway
Mexico City Airport features two state-of-the-art runways:
| Name | Length (mtr) | Length (ft) | Surface |
| 05R/23L | 3,900 | 12,795 | Asphalt |
| 05L/23R | 3,952 | 12,966 | Asphalt |
Mexico City Airport Terminal
Mexico City International Airport has two passenger terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Terminal 1: Serves most international and domestic flights
- Terminal 2: Serves primarily SkyTeam partners Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
Nearest Airports to Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Some of the closest airports to MEX Airport are:
- Benito Juarez International Airport – 11 km
- Felipe Ángeles International Airport – 51 km
- Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport – 64 km
- Hermanos Serdán International Airport – 109 km
- Querétaro International Airport – 211 km
- General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport – 274 km
- El Tajín International Airport – 274 km
Airlines Operating from Mexico City Airport
The following airlines operate from Mexico City Airport:
- Aeroméxico
- Volaris
- Viva Aerobus
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- United Airlines
- Iberia
- Copa Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Air Canada
- Emirates
- LATAM Airlines
- Air France
- Viva Aerobus airlines
- Avianca
- British Airways
