Tehuacán Airport
Airport in Tehuacán, Puebla, Mexico
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Tehuacán National Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Nacional de Tehuacán); officially Aeropuerto Nacional José Garci Crespo (José Garci Crespo National Airport) (IATA: TCN, ICAO: MMHC) is an airport in Tehuacán, Puebla, Mexico. It handles domestic air traffic and supports flight training and general aviation activities. The airfield does not provide scheduled passenger public services. The nearest airport that serves commercial flights is Puebla International Airport.
Tehuacán National Airport Aeropuerto Nacional de Tehuacán | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares | ||||||||||
| Serves | Tehuacán, Puebla, Mexico | ||||||||||
| Time zone | CST (UTC-06:00) | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,679 m (5,509 ft) | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 18°29′49″N 097°25′11″W | ||||||||||
| Website | www.aeropuertosasa.mx/TCN | ||||||||||
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  TCN Location of airport in Puebla  TCN TCN (Mexico) | |||||||||||
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| Source: Agencia Federal de Aeronáutica Civil[1] | |||||||||||
Operated by the state-owned Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares, the airport was named after José Garci Crespo, a prominent entrepreneur from Tehuacán. In 2025, it handled 1,872 passengers, and in 2024, it served 2,005 passengers.[1]
The airport is situated at an elevation of 1,679 metres (5,509 ft) above mean sea level, covering an area of 125 hectares (310 acres). It features a single asphalt runway, designated as 13/31, measuring 1,990 by 30 metres (6,529 by 98 ft). The commercial aviation apron spans 6,604 square metres (71,080 sq ft), featuring two parking positions for small aircraft and additional stands for general aviation.
The passenger terminal features arrival and departure facilities for domestic flights within a single-story building, with gates allowing passengers to walk to their aircraft. Adjacent facilities include small hangars and facilities for general aviation. Official operating hours are from 7:00 to 19:00.[2]
Statistics
Annual Traffic
| Year | Total Passengers | change % | Cargo movements (t) | Air operations |
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| 2006 | 3,452 |  | - | 2,660 |
| 2007 | 4,040 |  17.03% | - | 2,961 |
| 2008 | 3,355 |  16.96% | - | 2,557 |
| 2009 | 2,926 | 12.79% | - | 2,172 |
| 2010 | 3,106 | 6.15% | - | 2,222 |
| 2011 | 3,977 | 28.04% | - | 2,375 |
| 2012 | 3,232 | 18.73% | - | 2,108 |
| 2013 | 3,248 | 0.50% | - | 2,226 |
| 2014 | 3,101 | 4.53% | - | 2,117 |
| 2015 | 2,812 | 9.32% | - | 1,973 |
| 2016 | 3,487 | 24.0% | - | 2,506 |
| 2017 | 3,877 | 11.18% | - | 2,454 |
| 2018 | 2,844 | 26.60% | - | 2,221 |
| 2019 | 2,825 | 0.67% | - | 2,132 |
| 2020 | 1,749 | 38.09% | - | 1,456 |
| 2021 | 2,176 | 24.41% | - | 1,614 |
| 2022 | 2,156 | 0.92% | - | 1,702 |
| 2023 | 2,017 | 6.45% | - | 1,542 |
| 2024 | 2,005 | 0.59% | - | 1,598 |
| 2025 | 1,872 | 6.63% | - | 1,485 |
