Oaxaca International Airport(Xoxocotlán International Airport) is a crucial transportation hub serving the vibrant city of Oaxaca, Mexico. Situated just 5.2 kilometers from the city center, this airport facilitates both domestic and international air traffic, offering convenient connections to various destinations across the globe. As the 17th busiest airport in Mexico, Oaxaca International Airport has witnessed remarkable growth, handling over 1.3 million passengers in 2022 alone. This flourishing air traffic reflects Oaxaca’s allure as a captivating tourist destination, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, culinary delights, and breathtaking natural beauty.
General Information about Oaxaca Airport
The following table is an overview of OAX Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Oaxaca International Airport |
| Airport Type | Military/Public |
| Operator/Owner | Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste |
| Serves | Oaxaca, Mexico |
| Oaxaca Airport Code | OAX |
| Oaxaca Airport Terminals | 1 |
| OAX Airport Runway | 1 |
| OAX Airport Coordinates | 17°0′0″N 96°43′36″W |
| Oaxaca Airport Address | Oaxaca – Puerto Angel, Santa Cruz, 71230 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico |
| Contact Number | +52 951 501 6440 |
| Official Website | https://www.asur.com.mx/Contenido/Oaxaca |
| Elevation | 1,521 m / 4,990 ft |
Oaxaca Airport Code
Oaxaca Airport code is OAX. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport Oaxaca.
| IATA CODE | OAX |
| ICAO CODE | MMOX |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | OAX |
Oaxaca Airport Map
The Oaxaca Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Oaxaca International Airport Runway
Oaxaca Airport features one state-of-the-art runway:
| Name | Length (mtr) | Length (ft) | Surface |
| 01/19 | 2,450 | 8,038 | Asphalt |
Oaxaca Airport Terminal
Oaxaca International Airport has only one terminal that handles both domestic and international flights. The terminal is a single-story building with a total area of 7,548 square meters (81,250 square feet). It has 10 gates and can accommodate up to 22 operations per hour.
Nearest Airports to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)
Some of the closest airports to OAX Airport are:
- Bahías de Huatulco International Airport – 245 km
- Puerto Escondido International Airport – 311 km
- Hermanos Serdán International Airport – 367 km
- Felipe Ángeles International Airport – 385 km
Airlines Operating from Oaxaca Airport
The following airlines operate from Oaxaca Airport:
- Aeroméxico
- Aeroméxico Connect
- Aerotucán
- Aerovega
- American Airlines
- Mexicana de Aviación
- TAG Airlines
- United Express
- Viva Aerobus
- Volaris
