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MM56

Xicoténcatl Airport · Xicoténcatl

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
377 ft / 115 m
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
01/19 · 4,169 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Xicoténcatl Airport (MM56), located in Xicoténcatl, Mexico. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 377 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,500 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Xicoténcatl Airport
ICAO / IATA
MM56 / —
Municipality
Xicoténcatl
Country
Region
MX-TAM — Tamaulipas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Elevation
377 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,169 ft / 1,271 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 19.5° / 199.5°
RWY 01 (19.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (199.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

MMCV
General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport
83 km / 45 nm
MMTM
General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport
134 km / 72 nm
MMSPILS
Ponciano Arriaga International Airport
217 km / 117 nm
MMQTILS
Querétaro Intercontinental Airport
289 km / 156 nm
MMPA
El Tajín National Airport
304 km / 164 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026