Aeródromo de Tizayuca

Tizayuca, MX 🇲🇽 Closed Airport

ICAO

MX-2514

IATA

-

Elevation

7645 ft

Region

MX-HID

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 19.874001° N, -98.943604° E

Continent: NA

Type: Closed Airport

Keywords: MM28 TIZ

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
01/19 4235 ft 80 ft CON Active

Airport Closure Information

Last updated: Jul 26, 2025
Closure Date

Early 2022. The aerodrome ceased operations in the months leading up to the inauguration of the Aeropuerto Internacional Felipe Ángeles (AIFA) on March 21, 2022. The official closure was necessary to clear the airspace before AIFA became operational.

Reason for Closure

The primary and definitive reason for the closure was a direct and unresolvable airspace conflict with the new Aeropuerto Internacional Felipe Ángeles (AIFA). The location of the Tizayuca aerodrome and its runway orientation placed it directly within the final approach and departure paths for AIFA's runways. Continued operation would have posed an extreme safety risk to both general aviation aircraft from Tizayuca and commercial airliners using AIFA. The closure was a mandatory operational and safety requirement for AIFA's certification and opening.

Current Status

The site is permanently closed to all air traffic and is in a state of abandonment. Satellite imagery confirms that the runway is marked with large, white 'X's, which is the standard international visual signal for a permanently closed runway. The hangars, control tower, and other administrative buildings still stand but are no longer in use. The property is secured, but there is no ongoing aviation activity. The land is considered prime real estate for potential future development due to its proximity to the AIFA airport and major transportation corridors.

Historical Significance

Aeródromo de Tizayuca was a significant hub for general aviation and flight training for the Mexico City metropolitan area. For decades, it served as a base for numerous flight schools (such as the prominent 'Escuela de Aviación México'), private pilots, and aviation enthusiasts. Its operations included:
- **Flight Training:** It was one of the most important training airfields in central Mexico, where hundreds of pilots earned their licenses.
- **Private Aviation:** It provided hangar space, maintenance services, and a base of operations for privately owned single-engine and multi-engine aircraft.
- **Air Taxi & Charter:** Some smaller air taxi and charter services operated from the field.
- **Recreational Flying:** It was a popular destination for recreational pilots.
Essentially, it fulfilled the crucial role of a reliever airfield for general aviation, keeping smaller aircraft traffic away from the congested airspace of Mexico City's main international airport (AICM).

Reopening Prospects

There are zero prospects for the site to reopen as an airport or aerodrome. The airspace conflict with AIFA is a permanent geographical and operational reality that cannot be mitigated. The Mexican federal government and aviation authorities (AFAC) have decommissioned the airfield permanently. Any future plans for the site will involve non-aviation redevelopment, such as for industrial parks, logistics centers (leveraging proximity to AIFA's cargo operations), commercial zones, or residential housing.

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