Chichen Itza International Airport

Chichen Itzá International Airport
Aeropuerto Internacional de Chichen Itzá
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorGrupo CICLO
ServesChichen Itza, Yucatán, Mexico
LocationKaua, Yucatán, Mexico
Time zoneCST (UTC-06:00)
Elevation AMSL31 m / 102 ft
Coordinates20°38′28.66″N 88°26′46.39″W / 20.6412944°N 88.4462194°W / 20.6412944; -88.4462194
Map
CZA
Location of airport in Yucatán
CZA
CZA (Mexico)
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
10/28 2,800 9,186 Concrete
Statistics (2025)
Total passengersN/A
Source: Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil

Chichen Itza International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Chichen Itzá) (IATA: CZA, ICAO: MMCT) is an international airport located in Kaua, Yucatán, Mexico. It serves air traffic for the archaeological site of Chichen Itzá. Operated by Grupo CICLO, the airport supports tourism, charter, and general aviation activities, and does not offer scheduled passenger public services.[1] The nearest airports that offer commercial flights are Cancún International Airport and Mérida International Airport.

Situated at an elevation of 31 metres (102 ft) above mean sea level, the airport features a single concrete runway designated as 10/28, measuring 2,800 metres (9,200 ft). The commercial aviation apron includes three parking positions for narrow-body aircraft and additional stands for general aviation.

The passenger terminal is a single-story structure that houses both arrivals and departures facilities. The departures concourse features three gates with direct access to the apron, allowing passengers to board their planes by walking directly to the aircraft. The terminal's distinctive architecture features a thatched roof made from dried palm leaves, known as Palapas—a traditional construction technique often observed on Mexican beaches. Adjacent facilities include parking areas, civil aviation hangars, administration offices, courier and logistic facilities, and amenities for general aviation.

Officially inaugurated on April 12, 2000, the airport replaced an older facility located adjacent to the archaeological site of Chichen Itzá. Initially, Aeromexico, Mexicana, Aerocozumel, and American Airlines expressed interest in operating at the airport. However, due to profitability issues, the airport was never consistently operational. Over the years, the airport experienced intermittent service by airlines offering domestic and international flights.[2]

Statistics

Annual Traffic

Passenger statistics at Chichen Itza[3]
Year Flights Total Passengers Cargo movements (t) Year Flights Total Passengers Cargo movements (t)
2025 16 0 33,587 2008 0 0 0
2024 22 123 20,500 2007 3 54 0
2023 82 0 93,516 2006 0 0 0
2022 2 0 2,200 2005 2 150 0
2021 49 3,443 0 2004 0 0 0
2020 1 0 10,177 2003 4 48 0
2019 0 0 0 2002 67 1,043 0
2018 1 0 10,177 2001 68 754 0
2017 0 0 0 2000 2 100 0
2016 0 0 0 1999 24 339 0
2015 0 0 0 1998 766 7,071 35
2014 0 0 0 1997 884 11,606 0
2013 0 0 0 1996 923 19,985 86
2012 7 598 0 1995 771 17,711 0
2011 2 44 0 1994 1,290 29,982 0
2010 1 14 0 1993 1,107 27,336 0
2009 0 0 0 1992 1,045 28,827 15,868

See also

References

  1. ^ "Concesionan aeropuerto internacional de Chichén Itzá a empresa Ciclo". www.elfinanciero.com.mx. 7 July 2016.
  2. ^ "El aeropuerto de Chichén Itzá, un elefante blanco; buscan rescatarlo - La Jornada". www.jornada.com.mx.
  3. ^ "Estadística Operacional de Aeropuertos / Statistics by Airport". Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
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