El Tajín National Airport — Poza Rica, Mexico

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Searching for an airport code near Poza Rica? El Tajín National Airport is identified as PAZ (ICAO: MMPA).

Distance & flight time from PAZ

El Tajín National Airport

PAZ is El Tajín National Airport, serving Poza Rica in the Mexican state of Veracruz. The airport takes its name from the nearby El Tajín archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage pre-Columbian city famous for its Pyramid of the Niches, and PAZ serves as a gateway for visitors traveling to this significant Mesoamerican ruin. Poza Rica itself grew rapidly as an oil industry center following major petroleum discoveries in the region during the 20th century, and the airport has historically supported both energy-sector business travel and tourism to the archaeological zone. PAZ offers domestic flight connections to hubs like Mexico City, with a terminal and runway scaled to regional demand.

Runways at El Tajín National Airport (PAZ)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
08/265906 ft (1800 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for El Tajín National Airport (PAZ)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISPOZA RICA INFO118.9 MHz

Airports near El Tajín National Airport (PAZ)

PAZ is El Tajín National Airport serving Poza Rica, Veracruz, Mexico, named for the nearby UNESCO pyramid site. Searchers often want flights connecting to Mexico City or info on visiting the El Tajín ruins.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for El Tajín National Airport?

The IATA code for El Tajín National Airport is PAZ.

What is the ICAO code for El Tajín National Airport?

The ICAO code for El Tajín National Airport is MMPA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.