Large airport · Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport
Mexico City International Airport, officially Benito Juárez International Airport, is the main international airport serving Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. Its IATA code is MEX. Its ICAO code is MMMX. It has 2 runways, longest 12,966 ft (ASP). Elevation 7,316 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Mexico City, Mexico |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MEX |
| ICAO code | MMMX |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 12,966 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 19.4358° N, 99.0703° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is known for
Mexico City International Airport, officially Benito Juárez International Airport, is the main international airport serving Mexico City, the capital of Mexico.
History
It is the busiest airport in Mexico, and as of 2025 ranks as the third-busiest in Latin America, the 15th-busiest in North America, and the 50th-busiest in the world by passenger traffic.
Official website: https://www.aicm.com.mx — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
How to get there
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Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Metropolitan Cathedral, Mexico City · Mexico · 4.1 miles away
- Palacio de Bellas Artes · Mexico · 4.6 miles away
- Angel of Independence · Mexico · 6.4 miles away
- Teotihuacan · Mexico · 23.1 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- El Tepeyac National Park · Mexico · 5.2 miles away
- Cerro de la Estrella National Park · Mexico · 6.6 miles away
- Los Remedios National Park · Mexico · 12.3 miles away
- Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park · Mexico · 12.9 miles away
- Desierto de los Leones National Park · Mexico · 17.4 miles away
- Cumbres del Ajusco National Park · Mexico · 19.5 miles away
Airports nearby
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33.0 miles awayGeneral Mariano Matamoros International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport?
Mexico City International Airport, officially Benito Juárez International Airport, is the main international airport serving Mexico City, the capital of Mexico.
What is the airport code for Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport — its IATA code is MEX and its ICAO code is MMMX.
Where is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport located?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport serves Mexico City, Mexico. Its coordinates are 19.4358° N, 99.0703° W.
How do I get to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport?
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Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4731
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_City_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.