Tamuín National Airport

Tamuín National Airport

Aeropuerto Nacional de Tamuín
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorGrupo Olmeca-Maya-Mexica
ServesTamuín and Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
LocationTamuín, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Time zoneCST (UTC-06:00)
Elevation AMSL50 m / 164 ft
Coordinates22°2′41.11″N 98°48′20.57″W / 22.0447528°N 98.8057139°W / 22.0447528; -98.8057139
Websitegrupoolmecamayamexica.com.mx/aeropuertos/aeropuerto_tamuin.html
Map
TSL is located in San Luis Potosí
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TSL
Location of airport in San Luis Potosí
TSL is located in Mexico
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TSL
TSL (Mexico)
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
16/34 1,443 4,734 Asphalt
Statistics (2022)
Total passengers1,701
Ranking in Mexico61st Steady
Source: Olmeca-Maya-Mexica

Tamuín National Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Nacional de Tamuín) (IATA: TSL, ICAO: MMTN) is a regional airport located in Tamuín, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. It facilitates national air traffic for the eastern San Luis Potosí region, including Ciudad Valles. Over the years, the airport has experienced intermittent service by regional airlines, providing seasonal flights within the region and to Mexico City. Aeromar initiated commercial operations at this airport from 2019 to 2020, resulting in an increased passenger count to 4,745. Currently, the airport does not have scheduled passenger public services. The nearest airport that serves commercial flights is Tampico International Airport.

Situated at an elevation of 50 metres (160 ft) above mean sea level, the airport covers an area of 130 hectares (320 acres). It features a single asphalt runway, designated as 16/34, measuring 1,443 metres (4,734 ft). The commercial aviation apron has one parking position for regional passenger aircraft and additional stands for general aviation. The terminal is small, serving arrivals and departures of regional flights. Adjacent facilities include parking areas, civil aviation hangars, administration offices, courier and logistic facilities, and areas for general aviation. Operating hours are from 7:00 to 19:00.

Previously under the management of Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA), the airport has been operated by Grupo Olmeca-Maya-Mexica (OMM) since 2023, a holding company owned by the Mexican military. In terms of passenger traffic, the airport handled 1,545 passengers in 2021 and 1,701 passengers in 2022.[1]

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Passengers

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Tamuin Airport Passengers. See Wikidata query.

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References

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  1. ^ "Estadística Operacional de los Aeropuertos de la Red ASA" (in Spanish). January 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
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