Mexico City International.
Private aviation guide to Mexico City International: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- MMMX
- IATA
- MEX
- Serves
- Mexico City
- Private terminal
- GA apron
Flying private from MEX.
Mexico City International (MMMX) is an airport used for private flights serving Mexico City.
Mexico City International is the city's main airline airport, but it has been closed to private and air taxi flights since 1994, so business jets land at Toluca instead.
Toluca is open 24 hours with full customs, and the drive into Mexico City should be allowed for when planning meetings in the capital.
Other options in Mexico City include Toluca International (TLC). Flights are operated by AFAC-licensed air taxi operators.
Mexico City International at a glance.
| MMMX | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 05R/23L, 13,074 ft (3,985 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours |
| Customs and immigration | Airport of entry for airline and authorised flights only; private flights clear customs at Toluca (MMTO), the 24 hour airport of entry used for general aviation |
| Distance | About 8 km (5 miles) northeast of central Mexico City |
| Rules for private jets | Closed since 1 June 1994 by federal decree to Mexican private and state aircraft and to foreign private, corporate and air taxi flights, unless specifically authorised; slots required |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, MMMX; Decreto, 13 January 1994: closure of AICM to private and air taxi aircraft, Government of Mexico; 2026 World Cup: Business Aviation Planning Guide, Universal Weather (Mexican airports). Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
Popular departures.
From MEX by private jet.
- Distance
- 84 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 30m
- One way
- from MX$127.8k
- Distance
- 84 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 30m
- One way
- from MX$127.8k
- Distance
- 150 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 39m
- One way
- from MX$127.8k
- Distance
- 155 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 40m
- One way
- from MX$127.8k
- Distance
- 214 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 49m
- One way
- from MX$127.8k
- Distance
- 223 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 50m
- One way
- from MX$127.8k
Other Mexico City airports.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Mexico City International?+
Open 24 hours.
How long is the runway at Mexico City International?+
The longest runway is 05R/23L, 13,074 ft (3,985 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at Mexico City International?+
Closed since 1 June 1994 by federal decree to Mexican private and state aircraft and to foreign private, corporate and air taxi flights, unless specifically authorised; slots required.
Does Mexico City International have a private jet terminal?+
Private flights use the general aviation apron.
How early should I arrive at MEX?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from MEX today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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