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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Tamuín National Airport

Tamuín National Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Nacional de Tamuín) (IATA: TSL, ICAO: MMTN) is a regional airport located in Tamuín, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. It facilitates national air traffic for the eastern San Luis Potosí region, including Ciudad Valles. Over the years, the airport has experienced intermittent service by regional airlines, providing seasonal flights within the region and to Mexico City. Aeromar initiated commercial operations at this airport from 2019 to 2020, resulting in an increased passenger count to 4,745. Currently, the airport does not have scheduled passenger public services. The nearest airport that serves commercial flights is Tampico International Airport.

Situated at an elevation of 50 metres (160 ft) above mean sea level, the airport covers an area of 130 hectares (320 acres). It features a single asphalt runway, designated as 16/34, measuring 1,443 metres (4,734 ft). The commercial aviation apron has one parking position for regional passenger aircraft and additional stands for general aviation. The terminal is small, serving arrivals and departures of regional flights. Adjacent facilities include parking areas, civil aviation hangars, administration offices, courier and logistic facilities, and areas for general aviation. Operating hours are from 7:00 to 19:00.

Previously under the management of Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA), the airport has been operated by Grupo Olmeca-Maya-Mexica (OMM) since 2023, a holding company owned by the Mexican military. In terms of passenger traffic, the airport handled 1,545 passengers in 2021 and 1,701 passengers in 2022.

Statistics

Passengers

Tamuin Airport Passengers. See Wikidata query.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Estadística Operacional de los Aeropuertos de la Red ASA" (in Spanish). January 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2023.