General Mariano Matamoros International Airport — Temixco, Mexico
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Distance & flight time from CVJ
General Mariano Matamoros International Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International Airport, identified by the code CVJ, occupies the municipality of Temixco just outside Cuernavaca in the Mexican state of Morelos. Named for an insurgent priest who fought during the war for independence, the field doubles as a Mexican Air Force installation alongside its limited civilian functions. Cuernavaca itself has long attracted weekenders from Mexico City drawn to its mild climate, colonial architecture, and gardens, and CVJ occasionally supports charter flights, flight training, and general aviation traffic tied to that tourism rather than sustaining a full schedule of commercial airline routes.
Runways at General Mariano Matamoros International Airport (CVJ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9180 ft (2798 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for General Mariano Matamoros International Airport (CVJ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | TOLUCA APP | 128.9 MHz |
| TWR | CUERNAVACA TWR | 118.35 MHz |
Airports near General Mariano Matamoros International Airport (CVJ)
- Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) — 64.4 km (40.0 mi)
- Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) — 69.9 km (43.4 mi)
- Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) — 100.3 km (62.3 mi)
- Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) — 104.4 km (64.9 mi)
- General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) — 216.8 km (134.7 mi)
- Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO) — 220.8 km (137.2 mi)
- General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) — 236.7 km (147.1 mi)
- Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) — 255.3 km (158.6 mi)
CVJ lies in Temixco, Morelos, a short drive from central Cuernavaca, and functions jointly as a military airbase and general aviation field at a relatively low elevation for central Mexico.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for General Mariano Matamoros International Airport?
The IATA code for General Mariano Matamoros International Airport is CVJ.
What is the ICAO code for General Mariano Matamoros International Airport?
The ICAO code for General Mariano Matamoros International Airport is MMCB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.