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Ciudad Pemex Air Force Base (BAM-16)

Ciudad Pemex Air Force Base (also BAM-16; ICAO MM48) is an active military air base in Mexico, operated by the Mexican Air Force. It has 1 runway (1,650 m). Home to the 109th Air Squadron.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇲🇽 Mexico
Location🇲🇽 Mexico
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Year built1995
Operating OrganizationMexican Air Force
Units & aircraft
109th Air Squadron
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates17.8028°N, -92.4181°E
Elevation10 m (33 ft)
IATA codeCPX
ICAO codeMM48
Runways
05/23 · 1,650 m (5,413 ft) · Asphalt
Websitewww.gob.mx/defensa/acciones-y-programas/bases-aereas
Map
Map of Ciudad Pemex Air Force Base
Nearby Bases
  1. 143 km Francisco Sarabia National Airport
  2. 185 km Comitán/Copalar Air Force Base
  3. 231 km Minatitlán International Airport
Related
All Military Air Bases Mexico Air Bases
Operating forces
🇲🇽 Mexico Mexico Air Force
More Mexican Air Force bases
Ixtepec Airport Loma Bonita Air Force Station Mérida International Airport Tulum International Airport Atlangatepec Air Force Station

Description

Ciudad Pemex Air Force Base (BAM-16) is a military installation located in Ciudad Pemex, Macuspana, Tabasco, Mexico. It began operations as an air base on December 1, 1995, following the transition of the Tenosique Airfield into Military Air Station No. 10.

The base is the permanent headquarters of the 109th Air Squadron, which operates Cessna 182 aircraft. Personnel at the installation include a general, a chief, 16 officers, and 70 troops. Staff responsibilities encompass air traffic control, aviation weaponry, meteorology, aerology, and the provision of flight equipment. Infrastructure at the facility includes an apron and a hangar.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  2. APR 102026 Updated Latitude and longitude added