Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport, known by the codes CUU and MMCU, is the main large airport serving Chihuahua, Mexico. It is the city’s principal air gateway and a practical arrival point for travelers heading into the state capital for business, regional connections, or onward road trips across northern Mexico. Sitting at an elevation of 4,462 feet (1,360 m), the airport operates in the America/Chihuahua time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when planning flights, hotel check-in, or ground transfers.
About Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport, known by the codes CUU and MMCU, is the main large airport serving Chihuahua, Mexico. It is the city’s principal air gateway and a practical arrival point for travelers heading into the state capital for business, regional connections, or onward road trips across northern Mexico. Sitting at an elevation of 4,462 feet (1,360 m), the airport operates in the America/Chihuahua time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when planning flights, hotel check-in, or ground transfers.
Overview
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport, known by the codes CUU and MMCU, is the main large airport serving Chihuahua, Mexico. It is the city’s principal air gateway and a practical arrival point for travelers heading into the state capital for business, regional connections, or onward road trips across northern Mexico. Sitting at an elevation of 4,462 feet (1,360 m), the airport operates in the America/Chihuahua time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when planning flights, hotel check-in, or ground transfers.
Airfield facts
- Official name: General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport
- Airport codes: CUU (IATA) and MMCU (ICAO)
- Airport type: large airport serving Chihuahua, Mexico
- Runway 05/23: 3,609 feet, asphalt
- Runway 18L/36R: 8,530 feet, asphalt, lighted
- Runway 18R/36L: 7,885 feet, asphalt
What travelers should know
For most visitors, the most useful thing to understand is that CUU is built to handle regular commercial traffic while also supporting reliable aircraft operations with multiple asphalt runways, including a lighted main runway for added flexibility. Its layout and field length make it well suited to regional and domestic service, and the high-elevation setting can be a noticeable detail for aviation-minded travelers. If you are arranging a pickup, confirming departure times, or coordinating with someone meeting you, using the airport’s full name alongside the CUU code will usually avoid confusion and make local travel planning easier.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Gen Fierro Villalobos 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.
9 common questions
- Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport is located in Chihuahua, Mexico (North America), at coordinates 28.700°, -105.970°.
- Its IATA code is CUU and its ICAO code is MMCU.
- Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport serves Chihuahua, Mexico. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport operates on America/Chihuahua 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.
- Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport sits at latitude 28.700° and longitude -105.970°. 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 CUU. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CUU is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CUU on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Km. 14 Juan Pablo II, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, 31390, Mexico, the phone number is +52 614 478 7000, the official website is https://www.oma.aero/es/pasajeros/chihuahua. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- 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.