General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport, commonly known as Tijuana International Airport, is an international airport located 2.6 nautical miles (4.8 km; 3.0 mi) northeast of downtown Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. It is the main international airport serving Tijuana and the San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan area. The airport handled 12.3 million passengers in 2022, making it the fourth busiest in Mexico
General Information about Tijuana Airport
The following table is an overview of TIJ Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Tijuana International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public / military |
| Operator | Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico |
| Serves | Tijuana–San Diego |
| Hub for | Volaris |
| Tijuana Airport Code | TIJ |
| Tijuana Airport Terminals | 2 |
| TIJ Airport Runway | 1 |
| TIJ Airport Coordinates | 32°32′27″N 116°58′12″W |
| Tijuana Airport Address | Aeropuerto S/N, Nueva Tijuana, 22435 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico |
| Contact Number | +52 664 607 8200 |
| Official Website | https://www.aeropuertosgap.com.mx/en/tijuana-3.html |
| Elevation | 489 ft / 149 m |
Tijuana Airport Code
Tijuana Airport code is TIJ. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport Tijuana.
| IATA CODE | TIJ |
| ICAO CODE | MMTJ |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | TIJ |
Tijuana Airport Map
The Tijuana Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Tijuana International Airport Runway
TIJ airport has one runway:
| Name | Length (mtr) | Length (ft) | Surface |
| 09/27 | 2,960 | 9,711 | Asphalt |
Tijuana Airport Terminal
Tijuana International Airport has two terminals:
- Main Terminal: The main terminal handles all domestic and international flights. It has two concourses, A and B, and can accommodate up to 10 million passengers per year.
- Cross Border Xpress (CBX): The CBX is a US-based terminal that allows passengers to cross the border between the United States and Mexico without having to go through customs or immigration in Tijuana. The CBX is connected to the main terminal by a pedestrian bridge.
Nearest Airports to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
Some of the closest airports to TIJ Airport are:
- San Diego International Airport – 34 km
- McClellan-Palomar Airport – 80 km
- John Wayne Airport – 166 km
- Imperial County Airport – 203 km
- Palm Springs International Airport – 253 km
Airlines Operating from Tijuana Airport
The following airlines operate from Tijuana Airport:
- Aeromexico
- Hainan Airlines
- Air China
- China Southern Airlines
- Shenzhen Airlines
- AVIANCA
- Aeromar
