TIJ
General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport
Tijuana · MexicoICAO MMTJ
General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (TIJ) is an airport serving Tijuana, Mexico, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 32° 32' 28.0" N, 116° 58' 12.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 489 feet (149 meters) above sea level. With 32 direct destinations served by 4 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Tijuana (GMT-7).
Destinations
32
Airlines
4
Elevation ft
489/ 149m
America/Tijuana
GMT-7
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Airport Details
IATA Code
TIJ
ICAO Code
MMTJ
City
Tijuana
Country
Mexico
Elevation
489 ft
Local Time
09:28 AM (GMT-7)
Coordinates
Latitude:32.5411°
Longitude:-116.9700°
Popular Routes from TIJ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUL | Culiacan, Mexico | 786 mi | 1h 59m | short-haul | 323 kg | View |
| GDL | Guadalajara, Mexico | 1,181 mi | 2h 54m | medium-haul | 297 kg | View |
| MEX | Mexico City, Mexico | 1,429 mi | 3h 22m | medium-haul | 359 kg | View |
| BJX | Del Bajio, Mexico | 1,242 mi | 3h 1m | medium-haul | 312 kg | View |
| CJS | Ciudad Juarez, Mexico | 621 mi | 1h 41m | short-haul | 255 kg | View |
| HMO | Hermosillo, Mexico | 424 mi | 1h 18m | short-haul | 174 kg | View |
| NRT | Tokyo, Japan | 5,575 mi | 11h 23m | long-haul | 1346 kg | View |
| ACA | Acapulco, Mexico | 1,530 mi | 3h 34m | medium-haul | 384 kg | View |
| AGU | Aguascalientes, Mexico | 1,169 mi | 2h 53m | medium-haul | 293 kg | View |
| CEN | Ciudad Obregon, Mexico | 556 mi | 1h 33m | short-haul | 228 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at TIJ
4 active airlines serving General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Interjet (ABC Aerolineas)
4OMexico
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
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 General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego International Airport | SAN | San Diego | United States | 30 km |
| Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport | CLD | Carlsbad | United States | 71 km |
| Imperial County Airport | IPL | Imperial | United States | 134 km |
| Palm Springs International Airport | PSP | Palm Springs | United States | 149 km |
| General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport | MXL | Mexicali | Mexico | 163 km |
| John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport | SNA | Santa Ana | United States | 151 km |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | Ontario | United States | 178 km |
| Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport | LGB | Long Beach | United States | 179 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)
- 32° 32' 28.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 116° 58' 12.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 32.541100
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -116.970001
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Tijuana
- UTC Offset
- GMT-7
- Current Local Time
- 09:28 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 489 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 149 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport?
The IATA code for General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport is TIJ, and its ICAO code is MMTJ. The airport is located in Tijuana, Mexico.
How many destinations can you fly to from TIJ?
There are 32 direct destinations available from General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (TIJ) in Tijuana, Mexico.
What airlines fly from TIJ?
There are 4 airlines operating from TIJ, including AeroMéxico, Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), Korean Air, Volaris.
What timezone is General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport in?
General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport is in the America/Tijuana timezone (GMT-7). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport?
General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport sits at an elevation of 489 feet (149 meters) above sea level.
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