Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport — Villahermosa, Mexico
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (Villahermosa) is VSA — its ICAO code is MMVA.
Distance & flight time from VSA
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport, given the code VSA, provides air access to Villahermosa, the capital of Tabasco state in Mexico's tropical southeast. The airport's name honors Rovirosa Pérez, a Tabascan naturalist and scholar remembered for cataloguing the region's plant life long before the airport itself existed. Villahermosa sits along the Grijalva River amid a landscape of wetlands and dense vegetation, and VSA has long served the workforce and logistics tied to Mexico's oil industry, since Tabasco has been a center of petroleum extraction for decades. Beyond energy traffic, the airport supports travelers heading toward Maya archaeological sites scattered across the region. VSA offers domestic connections to Mexico City and other major hubs, along with a smaller number of international routes, making it a practical entry point for the state's business and cultural visitors.
Runways at Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7218 ft (2200 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | VILLAHERMOSA APP | 120.7 MHz |
| TWR | VILLAHERMOSA TWR | 118.7 MHz |
Airports near Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA)
- Ciudad del Carmen International Airport (CME) — 130.0 km (80.8 mi)
- Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ) — 160.8 km (99.9 mi)
- Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport (MTT) — 186.7 km (116.0 mi)
- General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air Base (IZT) — 296.7 km (184.4 mi)
- Ingeniero Alberto Acuña Ongay International Airport (CPE) — 317.0 km (197.0 mi)
- Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS) — 335.4 km (208.4 mi)
- Rubelsanto Airport (RUV) — 336.5 km (209.1 mi)
- Tapachula International Airport (TAP) — 359.0 km (223.1 mi)
VSA sits close to Villahermosa's city center and has historically carried heavy charter traffic linked to offshore and onshore petroleum operations across Tabasco state's oilfields and refineries.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport?
The IATA code for Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport is VSA.
What is the ICAO code for Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport?
The ICAO code for Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport is MMVA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.