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Cozumel International Airport (Base Aérea Militar No. 4 General Eduardo Aldasoro Suárez)

Cozumel International Airport (also Base Aérea Militar No. 4 General Eduardo Aldasoro Suárez; ICAO MMCZ) is an active joint civil-military airfield in Mexico, operated by the Mexican Air Force. It has 2 runways (longest 3,098 m). Home to Squadron 201.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇲🇽 Mexico
Location🇲🇽 Mexico
Status Active
UsageDual
Operating OrganizationMexican Air Force
Units & aircraft
Squadron 201
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates20.5224°N, -86.9256°E
Elevation4 m (13 ft)
IATA codeCZM
ICAO codeMMCZ
Runways
12/30 · 2,700 m (8,858 ft) · Asphalt05/23 * · 3,098 m (10,164 ft) · Asphalt
Websitecozumelairport.net

Description

Cozumel International Airport is located on the island of Cozumel in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It serves as a dual-use facility, hosting both international civil aviation and Mexican Air Force operations. The military component of the installation is designated as Air Force Base No. 4 (Base Aérea Militar No. 4 General Eduardo Aldasoro Suárez).

The base is the station for Air Squadron 201, a unit that participated in World War II. Currently, the squadron operates Beechcraft T-6C+ Texan II aircraft. While Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) manages the airport’s commercial and civil traffic, the Mexican Air Force maintains a dedicated presence for military missions in the Caribbean region.

Infrastructure supporting Air Force Base No. 4 includes an aviation platform with five parking positions and a hangar. The facility is equipped with two heliports for rotary-wing operations. The airfield as a whole has the capacity to receive aircraft up to the size of the Boeing 767 and supports 22 operations per hour. Civil infrastructure includes a passenger terminal with eight boarding gates and an apron featuring six aircraft stands configured for type C and type D aircraft. The facility also accommodates executive, charter, and general aviation traffic.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  2. APR 102026 Created Page created: Cozumel International Airport