TAM
General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport
Tampico · MexicoICAO MMTM
General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) is an airport serving Tampico, Mexico, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 22° 17' 47.0" N, 97° 51' 57.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 80 feet (24 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Mexico_City (GMT-6).
Destinations
5
Airlines
3
Elevation ft
80/ 24m
America/Mexico City
GMT-6
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Airport Details
IATA Code
TAM
ICAO Code
MMTM
City
Tampico
Country
Mexico
Elevation
80 ft
Local Time
10:28 AM (GMT-6)
Coordinates
Latitude:22.2964°
Longitude:-97.8659°
Popular Routes from TAM
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX | Mexico City, Mexico | 212 mi | 0h 54m | short-haul | 87 kg | View |
| MTY | Monterrey, Mexico | 278 mi | 1h 2m | short-haul | 114 kg | View |
| CUN | Cancun, Mexico | 712 mi | 1h 51m | short-haul | 292 kg | View |
| IAH | Houston, United States | 552 mi | 1h 33m | short-haul | 226 kg | View |
| VER | Vera Cruz, Mexico | 242 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 99 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at TAM
3 active airlines serving General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Interjet (ABC Aerolineas)
4OMexico
United Airlines
UAUnited States
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 General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Tajín National Airport | PAZ | Poza Rico | Mexico | 192 km |
| General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport | CVM | Ciudad Victoria | Mexico | 192 km |
| Ponciano Arriaga International Airport | SLP | San Luis Potosi | Mexico | 316 km |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | Puebla | Mexico | 351 km |
| General Servando Canales International Airport | MAM | Matamoros | Mexico | 386 km |
| El Lencero Airport | JAL | Jalapa | Mexico | 332 km |
| Querétaro Intercontinental Airport | QRO | Queretaro | Mexico | 304 km |
| Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport | BRO | Brownsville | United States | 402 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)
- 22° 17' 47.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 97° 51' 57.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 22.296400
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -97.865898
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Mexico_City
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 10:28 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 80 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 24 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport?
The IATA code for General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport is TAM, and its ICAO code is MMTM. The airport is located in Tampico, Mexico.
How many destinations can you fly to from TAM?
There are 5 direct destinations available from General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) in Tampico, Mexico.
What airlines fly from TAM?
There are 3 airlines operating from TAM, including AeroMéxico, Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), United Airlines.
What timezone is General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport in?
General Francisco Javier Mina 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 General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport?
General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport sits at an elevation of 80 feet (24 meters) above sea level.
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