Ciudad Del Carmen Airport

Overview

Ciudad del Carmen International Airport is a medium airport serving Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico, and it is the main air gateway for travelers heading to this coastal city and the surrounding Gulf region. Identified by the codes CME and MMCE, the airport is compact enough to feel manageable on arrival while still handling the core needs of domestic and regional passengers. For most visitors, that means a simpler airport experience, shorter distances on foot, and an easier transition from plane to ground transport than at a much larger hub.

What travelers should know

• Airport codes: CME (IATA) and MMCE (ICAO)
• Airport type: medium airport serving Ciudad del Carmen
• Elevation: 10 ft (3 m), reflecting the city’s very low-lying coastal setting
• Runway: 13/31, 7,218 ft long, asphalt surface, and lighted for operations after dark
• Time zone: America/Merida, useful when checking flight times and local schedules

Practical orientation

The airport’s single listed runway, 13/31, is long enough for routine commercial operations and its lighted asphalt surface supports dependable arrivals and departures in a range of conditions. Because Ciudad del Carmen sits close to sea level, the airport’s elevation of just 10 feet above sea level is a useful reminder that weather, heat, and coastal conditions can shape travel plans in the wider area. Visitors should double-check local time in the America/Merida zone when booking transfers, meeting drivers, or planning onward connections, especially if arriving from another part of Mexico or from abroad.