General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
TAM
ICAO Code
MMTM
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
International

Serves: Tampico and the surrounding Tamaulipas area. Layout: a single passenger terminal handling domestic and regional services. The terminal is compact with short walking distances between the main areas.

General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport
Elevation: 24 m
22.2964, -97.8659

Terminal Guide for General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport #

Single terminal: One main passenger terminal used for arrivals and departures; check-in, security and boarding gates are all contained within a compact building making connections straightforward on foot.

Getting to and From General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport #

Main options: taxis, private transfers and car hire; travel time to Tampico city centre is typically about 10-20 minutes.

  • Taxis: Available outside the terminal; use the official taxi rank.
  • Ride‑hailing: App-based services (Uber) may operate depending on local regulations.
  • Buses/shuttles: Limited local bus services; check schedules in advance.
  • Driving: Short drive into town; account for traffic at peak times.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport #

Compact regional terminal with essential passenger services.

  • Lounges: Limited lounge presence; check with your airline.
  • Food & drink: A small selection of cafés and kiosks landside and airside.
  • Wi‑Fi: Public Wi‑Fi often available with limited free access.
  • Charging: Some charging outlets in seating areas.
  • Accessibility: Basic assistance available; request via the airline.

Hotels and Layovers at General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport #

Tampico (General Francisco Javier Mina) has city hotels within a short drive of the airport; many offer airport shuttles.

  • For chain hotels search parent sites like marriott.com or hilton.com to find nearby properties.

Tips for layovers: there are no major airside transit hotels; city hotels offering day rates are the best option for short rests and are typically 10-20 minutes away by car.

Tips for General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport #

  • Use official taxi stands for safety; agree the fare if no meter is used for certain destinations.
  • Local flights may be timed around business and seasonal demand - check schedules if you have tight connections.
  • Currency exchange is available but town rates are often better; withdraw MXN at ATMs in town if possible.

Weather & Climate near General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport #

Climate

General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in June) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (992 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 58 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MarchAprilNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 23°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 24°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 14 mm and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 27°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 32°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

June

June is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (163 mm).

69 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 33°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

163 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (145 mm).

71 Very Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (149 mm).

71 Very Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 33°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (221 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

221 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 30°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 27°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 24°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

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