Hermanos Serdán International Airport — Puebla, Mexico
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereHermanos Serdán International Airport in Puebla uses the IATA code PBC, with MMPB as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from PBC
Hermanos Serdán International Airport
The Serdán siblings, whose armed resistance in 1910 is often cited as an opening act of the Mexican Revolution, give PBC its name; the airport serves Puebla, a colonial-era city renowned for its Talavera pottery, baroque churches, and culinary traditions, sitting within view of the snow-capped volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. As the airport for Mexico's fourth-largest metropolitan area, it handles a modest slate of domestic routes to Mexico City, Cancún, and other Mexican cities, alongside a smaller set of routes to the United States that serve Puebla's substantial diaspora community. Ground transportation to the much larger Mexico City International Airport remains common for travelers seeking broader international options, which has limited PBC's growth relative to the size of the metropolitan area it serves. The airport's single runway and modest terminal reflect a facility built for steady regional demand rather than major international hub ambitions.
Runways at Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 11811 ft (3600 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | PUEBLA APP/TWR | 118.2 MHz |
Airports near Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC)
- Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) — 79.6 km (49.5 mi)
- Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) — 93.7 km (58.2 mi)
- General Mariano Matamoros International Airport (CVJ) — 100.3 km (62.3 mi)
- Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) — 126.9 km (78.9 mi)
- El Lencero Airport (JAL) — 168.9 km (104.9 mi)
- El Tajín National Airport (PAZ) — 186.7 km (116.0 mi)
- General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER) — 229.3 km (142.5 mi)
- Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO) — 249.8 km (155.2 mi)
PBC lies near the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl and serves Puebla, Mexico's fourth-largest city, with a single runway handling mostly domestic and limited US connections.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Hermanos Serdán International Airport?
The IATA code for Hermanos Serdán International Airport is PBC.
What is the ICAO code for Hermanos Serdán International Airport?
The ICAO code for Hermanos Serdán International Airport is MMPB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.