OAX
Xoxocotlán International Airport
Oaxaca · MexicoICAO MMOX
Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) is an airport serving Oaxaca, Mexico, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 16° 59' 59.6" N, 96° 43' 35.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 4,989 feet (1,521 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 4 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Mexico_City (GMT-6).
Destinations
5
Airlines
4
Elevation ft
4,989/ 1,521m
America/Mexico City
GMT-6
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Airport Details
IATA Code
OAX
ICAO Code
MMOX
City
Oaxaca
Country
Mexico
Elevation
4,989 ft
Local Time
10:29 AM (GMT-6)
Coordinates
Latitude:16.9999°
Longitude:-96.7266°
Popular Routes from OAX
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX | Mexico City, Mexico | 228 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 93 kg | View |
| CUN | Cancun, Mexico | 701 mi | 1h 50m | short-haul | 288 kg | View |
| IAH | Houston, United States | 898 mi | 2h 12m | short-haul | 368 kg | View |
| MTY | Monterrey, Mexico | 642 mi | 1h 43m | short-haul | 263 kg | View |
| TIJ | Tijuana, Mexico | 1,656 mi | 3h 48m | medium-haul | 416 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at OAX
4 active airlines serving Xoxocotlán International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Interjet (ABC Aerolineas)
4OMexico
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Volaris
Y4Mexico
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Xoxocotlán International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Escondido International Airport | PXM | Puerto Escondido | Mexico | 130 km |
| Bahías de Huatulco International Airport | HUX | Huatulco | Mexico | 144 km |
| El Lencero Airport | JAL | Jalapa | Mexico | 274 km |
| General Heriberto Jara International Airport | VER | Vera Cruz | Mexico | 244 km |
| Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos National Airport | MTT | Minatitlan | Mexico | 258 km |
| General Juan N Alvarez International Airport | ACA | Acapulco | Mexico | 324 km |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | Puebla | Mexico | 296 km |
| Angel Albino Corzo International Airport | TGZ | Tuxtla Gutierrez | Mexico | 398 km |
Other Airports in Mexico
General Juan N Alvarez International Airport
ACAAcapulco
Jesús Terán Paredo International Airport
AGUAguascalientes
Ingeniero Alberto Acuña Ongay International Airport
CPECampeche
Cancún International Airport
CUNCancun
Chetumal International Airport
CTMChetumal
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport
CUUChihuahua
Ciudad del Carmen International Airport
CMECiudad Del Carmen
Abraham González International Airport
CJSCiudad Juarez
Ciudad Obregón International Airport
CENCiudad Obregon
General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport
CVMCiudad Victoria
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid Airport
CLQColima
Cozumel International Airport
CZMCozumel
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 16° 59' 59.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 96° 43' 35.8" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 16.999901
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -96.726601
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Mexico_City
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 10:29 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 4,989 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,521 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Xoxocotlán International Airport?
The IATA code for Xoxocotlán International Airport is OAX, and its ICAO code is MMOX. The airport is located in Oaxaca, Mexico.
How many destinations can you fly to from OAX?
There are 5 direct destinations available from Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) in Oaxaca, Mexico.
What airlines fly from OAX?
There are 4 airlines operating from OAX, including AeroMéxico, Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), United Airlines, Volaris.
What timezone is Xoxocotlán International Airport in?
Xoxocotlán International Airport is in the America/Mexico_City timezone (GMT-6). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Xoxocotlán International Airport?
Xoxocotlán International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,989 feet (1,521 meters) above sea level.
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