Ciudad Del Carmen Airport
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.
About Ciudad Del Carmen Airport
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.
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.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Ciudad Del Carmen Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Ciudad Del Carmen Airport is located in Ciudad Del Carmen, Mexico (North America), at coordinates 18.650°, -91.800°.
- Its IATA code is CME and its ICAO code is MMCE.
- Ciudad Del Carmen Airport serves Ciudad Del Carmen, Mexico. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Ciudad Del Carmen Airport operates on America/Merida local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Ciudad Del Carmen Airport sits at latitude 18.650° and longitude -91.800°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CME. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CME is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CME on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Mexico. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.