General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport, often known as Tampico International Airport, is a significant international airport in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. It was initially named Campo de Aviación George Lawrence Rihl after a Tampico-based aviation pioneer. The airport is located 7 kilometers to the north-northwest of the city’s center, and it is accessible by road from the Tamaulipas Highway 80.
General Information about Tampico Airport
The following table is an overview of TAM Airport indicated below:
| Airport | General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Operator | Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte |
| Serves | Tampico |
| Tampico Airport Code | TAM |
| Tampico Airport Terminals | 2 |
| TAM Airport Runway | 3 |
| TAM Airport Coordinates | 22°17′47″N 097°51′57″W |
| Tampico Airport Address | Adolfo López Mateos 1001, 89339 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico |
| Contact Number | +52 833 478 7000 |
| Official Website | https://www.oma.aero/es/pasajeros/tampico |
| Elevation | 80 ft / 24 m |
Tampico Airport Code
Tampico Airport code is TAM. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport Tampico.
| IATA CODE | TAM |
| ICAO CODE | MMTM |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | TAM |
Tampico Airport Map
The Tampico Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Tampico International Airport Runway
TAM airport has three runways:
| Name | Length (mtr) | Length (ft) | Surface |
| 09/27 | 1,200 | 3,937 | Asphalt |
| 13/31 | 2,550 | 8,366 | Asphalt |
| 18/36 | 1,300 | 4,265 | Asphalt |
Tampico Airport Terminal
Tampico International Airport has two terminals: Terminal A and Terminal C.
Terminal A is used for domestic flights, while Terminal C is used for international flights.
Nearest Airports to Tampico International Airport (TAM)
Some of the closest airports to TAM Airport are:
- General Pedro J. Méndez International Airport – 227 km
- El Tajín International Airport – 229 km
Airlines Operating from Tampico Airport
The following airlines operate from Tampico Airport:
- Aeroméxico Connect
- Aerus
- TAR Aerolíneas
- United Express
- Viva Aerobus
