Large airport · Ixtapa, Mexico
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
It serves as the primary gateway for both domestic and international air travel to the resort cities of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, popular tourist destinations situated along the Costa Grande region of the Mexican Pacific Coast. Its IATA code is ZIH. Its ICAO code is MMZH. It has 1 runway, longest 8,222 ft (ASP). Elevation 26 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Ixtapa, Mexico |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ZIH |
| ICAO code | MMZH |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,222 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 26 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 17.6018° N, 101.4606° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is known for
It serves as the primary gateway for both domestic and international air travel to the resort cities of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, popular tourist destinations situated along the Costa Grande region of the Mexican Pacific Coast.
History
Operated by Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA), Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport reported handling 674,660 passengers in 2024 and experienced an increase to 733,616 passengers in 2025.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park · State of Mexico · 131.5 miles away
- Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park · Mexico · 147.8 miles away
- Cerro de Garnica National Park · Mexico · 148.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport?
It serves as the primary gateway for both domestic and international air travel to the resort cities of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, popular tourist destinations situated along the Costa Grande region of the Mexican Pacific Coast.
What is the airport code for Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport?
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport — its IATA code is ZIH and its ICAO code is MMZH.
Where is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport located?
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport serves Ixtapa, Mexico. Its coordinates are 17.6018° N, 101.4606° W.
What is the history of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport?
Operated by Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA), Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport reported handling 674,660 passengers in 2024 and experienced an increase to 733,616 passengers in 2025.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4766
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.