Cozumel Airport

Overview

Cozumel International Airport is the main air gateway to Cozumel, Mexico, making it the airport most visitors use when arriving for the island’s beaches, diving, cruise connections, and resort stays. Identified by IATA code CZM and ICAO code MMCZ, it is classified as a large airport and is set just 15 feet above sea level, which reflects Cozumel’s low, coastal terrain. For travelers, that usually means a straightforward arrival focused on getting onto the island quickly rather than navigating a sprawling inland facility.

Quick facts

• Official name: Cozumel International Airport
• Location served: Cozumel, Mexico
• Airport codes: CZM (IATA) and MMCZ (ICAO)
• Runway: 12/30, 8,858 feet long, asphalt surface, lighted
• Time zone: America/Cancun
• Official website: http://www.asur.com.mx/

What travelers should know

The airport’s single listed runway, 12/30, is long enough to handle a wide range of commercial traffic, and its lighted asphalt surface supports reliable operations for both daytime and evening movements. That matters for visitors because it helps keep access practical for scheduled flights serving an island destination where air travel is often the fastest way in and out. When planning your trip, it is worth checking local flight times in the America/Cancun time zone so transfers, hotel pickups, ferry plans, or cruise-day connections line up smoothly after landing.