General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport
The Baja California airport preserving the historical TIJ/MMTJ origin.
Search aircraft on LineaumGeneral Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport preserves the Tijuana airport intent in the historical route. GAP identifies TIJ/MMTJ, publishes a general-aviation building and private-aviation service information, and states daily operating hours with extensions by request.
Confirm the live schedule, extension approval, handler and customs process for the movement. TIJ is on the Mexico side of the border; crossing and onward US travel are separate parts of the itinerary.
- Distance
- Approximately 5 miles east of central Tijuana
- Runway
- 2,960m / 45m wide
- Operating
- GAP publishes private-aviation hours of 07:00–19:00; extensions are request-based. Confirm current local hours.
- Fuel
- Confirm current fuel and handling availability with GAP
- Customs
- Confirm current customs, immigration and international-arrival arrangements for the specific movement.
- FBOs
- Confirm directly
Private aviation suitability
GAP identifies TIJ/MMTJ and publishes private-aviation services at Tijuana. Operating hours and extensions are subject to current coordination.
- Tijuana city access
- Baja California and Mexico-side itineraries
Key operational facts
Airport access and operating details should be confirmed for the aircraft and requested date.
- Runway summary
- 2,960m / 45m wide
- Published hours
- GAP publishes private-aviation hours of 07:00–19:00; extensions are request-based. Confirm current local hours.
- Fuel
- Confirm current fuel and handling availability with GAP
- Customs
- Confirm current customs, immigration and international-arrival arrangements for the specific movement.
- ICAO
- MMTJ
- IATA
- TIJ
- Facility type
- airport
Runway information
Runway dimensions are one part of an aircraft performance assessment; weather, weight, temperature, runway condition and operator approvals also matter.
- Identifier
- 09/27
- Length
- 2,960m
- Width
- 45m
- Surface
- Asphalt
Slots, PPR and operating context
Coordination requirements can vary by movement, season and airport procedure.
- Slots
- Coordinate the private-aviation facility, handling and any requested operating-hour extension with GAP.
- Other constraints
- Tijuana is close to the international border; airport operations and border crossing are separate processes.
FBO and handling
This guide does not identify a current FBO or handling provider. Confirm the provider, operating hours and services directly before travel.
Aircraft suitability
Aircraft selection remains subject to performance calculations, passenger and baggage requirements, weather, runway condition and operator approval.
- Aircraft accepted under current GAP private-aviation procedures
Runway performance, airport hours, extension approval, handling, customs and aircraft permissions require confirmation.
Access to Tijuana
Ground transfer times are approximate and traffic-dependent.
- Distance
- Approximately 5 miles east of central Tijuana
- Planning note
- The airport is on the Mexico side; border crossing time and US-side travel require a separate plan.
Destination served
This airport guide covers private-aviation access for the destination.
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Frequently asked questions: TIJ
Which airport is used for the Tijuana–Durango route?
General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (TIJ/MMTJ) is the historical airport-specific origin.
Can private aviation operate outside 07:00–19:00?
GAP describes extensions as request-based. Confirm current hours and written approval with the airport/operator.
Does TIJ provide direct access to San Diego without a border crossing?
No. TIJ is in Mexico; the international border crossing and US-side transfer must be planned separately.
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