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The State of
QUINTANA ROO |
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one of the country's youngest states, is located on the east coast of the Yucatan peninsula and is the entity with the largest number of archeological sites of the enigmatic mayan civilization, which supposedly had to up and leave for the forested areas to survive and have now expanded into the southeast of Mexico.
The two most visited places of the state are Cancun and Cozumel. The International Airport of Cancun is the second most important of the country; Cozumel, meanwhile, is the world's most frequented cruise-ship port.
Its airports are ... 
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The International Airport of Cancun ---- CUN ---- Cancun |
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CANCUN
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is the most popular destination on the Mexican Caribbean. The city was developed by the National Tourism Fund (Fonatur) with the specific aim of attracting more foreigners to Mexican shores: it certainly acheived the objective!
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The International Airport of Cancun lies 16 kms. to the south of the city, along the Cancun-Chetumal highway at km. 22. If you're gong to the hotel zone, that distance is cut to around 10 kilometers.
Considered second most important of the coutry's airport network, top if talking about purely leasure seeking visitors, it is located to the northeast of the Yucatan peninsula, on the Caribbean coast. Last year, according to figures released by the local Transport and Communications Secretary (SCT), a total of 85,460 flights arrived to the airport; visitor figures surpassed 9.3 million.
Cancun's airport is the state's principal airport; the others are Chetumal, Isla Mujeres and Cozumel.
The local population is around half a million and, although Spanish is the offical language, Cancun is like a tower of Babel where many languages are spoken, most commonly English.
This resort revamped itself recently after a severe strike from a hurricane. It can be reached by plane from Florida in around an hour and a half and lies directly south of New Orleans. Cancun is the gateway to the undescribable world of the maya empire, full of spells and charms.
In its heyday, the maya empire included Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Chiapas, Tabasco, Quintana Roo, Veracruz and Oaxaca in Mexico, stretching south through Guatemala, Belice and into present day El Salvador.
Overall, the state offers 4 international airports, 25 airodromes for short haul flights, 3 heliports and 2 hydroports, Cancun is the largest player.
This airport is an important hub of a scheme interconnecting multi-destination vacation resorts in the Caribbean, similar to Miami.
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Customs Office of the International Airport of Cancun |
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Edificio anexo al
Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún
C.P. 77500
Cancun, Q. Roo
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Lost and Found in the International Airport of Cancun |
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The lost and found office somes under the auspices of the security office, which is open to the public on a 24-hour basis. However, the section handling the lost luggage is only open during the following time schedule: from 09:00 to 17:00 hrs.
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Parking at the International Airport of Cancun |
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There are two parking areas for the airport's visitors, outside Terminals 1 and 2, respectively; both are under 24-hour surveillance.
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Statistics of the International Airport of Cancun |
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GENERAL DATA
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LOCATION |
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Long.: 85 ° 53' W // Lat.: 21 ° 02' N |
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DISTANCE FROM CITY |
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16 kms |
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CATEGORY |
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Sixth |
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CLASSIFICATION |
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International |
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Tourist |
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SURFACE AREA |
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760.54 hectares |
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ELEVATION ABOVE SEA LEVEL |
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7 metres |
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COMMERCIAL AERONAUTICAL ZONE
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NUMBER OF RUNWAYS |
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1 |
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PRINCIPAL RUNWAY |
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3,500 X 60 metres |
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SECONDARY RUNWAY |
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N/A |
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TYPE OF COVERING |
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Asphalt |
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TERMINAL ZONE |
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CAPACITY (Pass. x Hour) |
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1,899 |
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TOTAL AREA |
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Facilities for the Disabled |
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Ramps are in all the necessary access and interior locations; public conveniences include an option for the disabled and wheel chairs may be requested through any of the airlines with prior notice.
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Lockers |
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Lockers are available in the airport, the company is called "Mexicana de lockers del Sureste."
Cost per day (24 hours):
$65 Mexican pesos.
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Airport information booths |
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Airport information booths are located in the ground floor, both in the national and international arrival areas.
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Medical Services |
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When medical attention is required go to Terminal 2,
service is offered to the public in general.
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Telephone numbers for the International Airport of Cancun |
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Airport info: |
52-(01)-(998) 848-7200 |
Tourist info: |
52-(01)-(998) 881-9000 |
Policía Federal Preventiva: |
52-(01)-(998) 886-0760 |
Medical services: |
52-(01)-(998) 848-7200 ext.: 311 |
Airport security: |
52-(01)-(998) 848-7200 ext.: 356 |
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Transport options |
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Taxis abound, but are official, at the exit / entrance gates of both terminals; the official taxis must be pre-paid at booths inside the airport.
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CHETUMAL ---- CTM ---- Chetumal |
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The state capital:
CHETUMAL
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An enchanting place on the Caribbean coast of Quintana Roo, the magical atmosphere may be enjoyed by all.
Though the state capital, its a small place close to the border with Belize; it is growing, but slowly.
The state university is here and attracts students from all Mexico. Few students can boast they enjoyed such an engaging atmosphere throughout their studies.
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Last Updated: June 2008 |
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The International Airport is located just 2 km. from the city and offers services between 07:00 & 19:00 hours and can handle aircraft up to the size of the B-727-200.
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Airport Photgraphic Gallery: Courtesy of ASA
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The International Airport of Chetumal has been part of the ASA Airport Network since 1974. It has a surface area of approximately 230 hectares and its commercial platform covers 13,140 sq. mts.; the general aviation platform covers 5,400 m2 and they offer 2 & 12 positions respectively.
As part of the rehabilitation program of the airport network's operational areas, between 2001 & 2005, ASA remodelled the runway, taxiways and platforms at the International Airport of Chetumel, among other works.
With regard to the activity at the airport, in 2006, 93,533 passengers arrived to the airport by way of 6,274 operations. There is a parking facility for up to 102 vehicles and their are car-rental services and terrestrial transport from the airport
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Airlines that Operate in the International Airport of Chetumal |
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National Airlines
Aviacsa - Aerovías Caribe - Click Mexicana
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General Statistics of the International Airport of Chetumal |
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LOCATION |
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Long.: 88° 19' W // Lat.: 18° 30' N |
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DISTANCE FROM CITY |
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4 kms |
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CATEGORY |
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Fifth |
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CLASSIFICATION |
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International |
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Frontier |
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SURFACE AREA |
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230 hectares |
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ELEVATION ABOVE SEA LEVEL |
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12 metres |
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COMMERCIAL AERONAUTICAL ZONE
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NUMBER OF RUNWAYS |
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1 |
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RUNWAY |
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2,208 X 46 metres - *OPH 15 |
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RUNWAY DESIGNATION |
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10-28 |
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TAXIWAY ALPHFA |
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131 x 23 meters - asphalt |
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COMMERCIAL PLATFORM |
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14,400 m2 - 2 positions - asphalt |
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GENERAL AVIATION PLATFORM |
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5,400 m2 - 12 positions - asphalt |
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TERMINAL ZONE |
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CAPACITY (Pass. x Hour) |
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110 |
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*OPH - Operations per hour |
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Telephone Numbers for the International Airport of Chetumal |
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Customs: |
T. 52-(01)-(983)-834-5013
F. 52-(01)-(983)-834-5044 |
*DGAC: |
T. 52-(01)-(983)-832-0898 |
Immigration: |
T. 52-(01)-(983)-832-6326
T. 52-(01)-(983)-832-6353 |
**SAGARPA: |
T. 52-(01)-(983)-834-5021 |
***SENEAM: |
T. 52-(01)-(983)-832-0724 |
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*DGAC - General Administration for Civil Aviation
**SAGARPA - Ministry for Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development,
Fish & Alimentation
***SENEAM: - Navigation Services for Mexican Airspace
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COZUMEL ---- CZM ---- Cozumel |
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COZUMEL
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Surrounded by turquoise sea, the island of Cozumel is the top destination in the world for cruise-ship visits.
Cozumel is the largest of all Mexico's Caribbean islands, and by boat from Playa del Carmen, the trip takes just 45 minutes. |
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Airport info: 52-(01)--(987)-
GENERAL DATA
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LOCATION |
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Long.: 86° 56' W // Lat.: 20 ° 31' N |
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DISTANCE FROM CITY |
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CATEGORY |
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CLASSIFICATION |
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International |
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Tourist |
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SURFACE AREA |
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852.6 hectares |
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ELEVATION ABOVE SEA LEVEL |
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5 metres |
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COMMERCIAL AERONAUTICAL ZONE
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NUMBER OF RUNWAYS |
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2 |
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PRINCIPAL RUNWAY |
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2,700 x 45 metres |
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SECONDARY RUNWAY |
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2,500 x 45 m2 |
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TYPE OF COVERING |
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Asphalt |
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TERMINAL ZONE |
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CAPACITY (Pass. x Hour) |
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420 |
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