Airport code
TAP — Tapachula International Airport
TAP is the IATA code for Tapachula International Airport, an airport serving Tapachula, Mexico. Its ICAO code is MMTP, and it operates in the America/Mexico_City time zone (UTC-6). The airport sits at 14.7943, -92.3700 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 97 ft (30 m).
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About Tapachula International Airport
Tapachula International Airport is an international airport located in Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico, near the Mexico–Guatemala border. It serves the Metropolitan Area of Tapachula and the Soconusco region, facilitating multiple domestic destinations, flight training, and general aviation activities. Operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR), it holds the distinction of being the southernmost airport in Mexico. In 2024, it served 614,936 passengers, and 519,105 passengers in 2025.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | TAP |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | MMTP |
| Airport name | Tapachula International Airport |
| City | Tapachula |
| Country | Mexico |
| Time zone | America/Mexico_City (UTC-6) |
| Latitude | 14.7943 |
| Longitude | -92.3700 |
| Elevation | 97 ft (30 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,562 ft (2,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Tapachula International Airport?
The IATA code for Tapachula International Airport is TAP.
What is the ICAO code for Tapachula International Airport?
The ICAO code for Tapachula International Airport is MMTP.
Where is TAP airport located?
Tapachula International Airport (TAP) is located in Tapachula, Mexico.
What time zone is TAP in?
Tapachula International Airport operates in the America/Mexico_City time zone, which is UTC-6.
What is the nearest airport to TAP?
The nearest airport to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) is Retalhuleu Airport (RER) in Retalhuleu, about 78 km away.
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