Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport — Torreón, Mexico
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereFrancisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport in Torreón uses the IATA code TRC, with MMTC as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from TRC
Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport
Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport serves Torreon, a major city in the Comarca Lagunera region spanning Coahuila and Durango states in northern Mexico. TRC handles both domestic and select international flights, supporting Torreon's role as an industrial and agricultural center known for cotton production, dairy farming, and manufacturing. The airport is named after Francisco Sarabia, a celebrated Mexican aviator famous for a record-setting nonstop flight from Mexico City to New York in the 1930s. As one of the busier airports in northern Mexico outside the border cities, Torreon's airport connects the Laguna region to key business and trade destinations across the country and the United States.
Runways at Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport (TRC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4813 ft (1467 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 13/31 | 9039 ft (2755 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport (TRC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.5 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.5 MHz |
Airports near Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport (TRC)
- General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO) — 195.9 km (121.7 mi)
- Monclova International Airport (LOV) — 247.4 km (153.7 mi)
- Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) — 248.4 km (154.3 mi)
- General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) — 305.4 km (189.8 mi)
- Del Norte International Airport (NTR) — 319.1 km (198.3 mi)
- Monterrey International Airport (MTY) — 331.4 km (205.9 mi)
- General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) — 393.8 km (244.7 mi)
- Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) — 419.1 km (260.4 mi)
TRC (Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport) serves Torreon in northern Mexico's Comarca Lagunera, named after aviator Francisco Sarabia and supporting industrial trade routes.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport?
The IATA code for Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport is TRC.
What is the ICAO code for Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport?
The ICAO code for Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport is MMTC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.