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Puerto Escondido International Airport

Puerto Escondido, Mexico

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Puerto Escondido International Airport

Puerto Escondido, Mexico

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294 ft

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Gateway to Oaxaca's Pacific surf coast.

Location

Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Puerto Escondido International Airport (IATA: PXM, ICAO: MMPS) serves the popular beach destination of Puerto Escondido on the Pacific coast of Oaxaca, Mexico. It handles both domestic and limited international traffic, connecting the resort town to major Mexican cities and select seasonal international routes. The airport is relatively small in scale, reflecting the boutique tourism character of Puerto Escondido. It serves as an important access point for surfers, travelers, and tourists drawn to the region's famous waves, including the renowned Zicatela 'Mexican Pipeline' break. In recent years, infrastructure improvements have been made to support growing tourism demand in the region, with airlines expanding seasonal and year-round service to meet increased visitor traffic.

Terminals

The airport operates a single terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include taxis, shared colectivos, and rental cars connecting the airport to the Puerto Escondido town center and surrounding beach areas.

Airlines here

Airlines serving Puerto Escondido include Aeromexico Connect, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus, offering domestic connections to Mexico City, Guadalajara, and other major hubs.

Notable facts

›Puerto Escondido is internationally famous for the Zicatela 'Mexican Pipeline,' one of the world's most powerful surf breaks.
›The airport is located approximately 4 kilometers from the main tourist zone of Puerto Escondido.
›The airport handles seasonal international charter flights in addition to scheduled domestic service.
›Oaxaca's Pacific coast tourism growth has driven increased airline interest in expanding routes to PXM.
›The runway length limits service to smaller regional and narrowbody aircraft.

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Airlines serving this airport

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PXM → MEXAM · ATR

PXM → MEXVB · 733

PXM → MEXVW · ATR

Aircraft operating here

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-6002 routes Boeing 737-3001 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Puerto Escondido International Airport is an airport located in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico. It handles national and international air traffic for the city of Puerto Escondido and the Costa Region of Oaxaca on the Mexican Pacific coast. The airport was originally operated by Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares, a federal government-owned corporation; in 2023, management was handed to Aeropuertos Mexicanos, a partner of the private-public entity Grupo Aeroportuario Turístico Mexicano.

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