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OAX Xoxocotlán International Airport
Xoxocotlán International Airport (IATA: OAX, ICAO:MMOX) is located in the the city of Oaxaca, Mexico. It is the primary international airport serving Oaxaca and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

OAX

ICAO Code

MMOX

Name

Xoxocotlán International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Mexico (MX)

City

Oaxaca

Latitude

16.9999008

Longitude

-96.7266006

Time Zone

UTC-06:00

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Xoxocotlán International Airport（OAX）

ICAO: MMOX | Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico | UTC−06:00

Xoxocotlán International Airport serves Oaxaca de Juárez and the surrounding Oaxaca region. It is best assessed as a regional international gateway with a passenger-led operating profile rather than as a dedicated cargo hub. For international freight, our service team normally plans the shipment around available belly capacity, airline acceptance, airport handling arrangements and any required connection through a larger Mexican or international gateway. The airport’s location near Oaxaca provides practical access to local producers, tourism-related supply chains and regional distribution, while mountainous terrain and limited local cargo specialization can make pre-alerting, documentation and truck coordination especially important. Cargo acceptance, handling windows, equipment availability and customs procedures must be confirmed for the specific airline, commodity and date of movement.

Key Highlights

Regional gateway

Useful for Oaxaca-origin or Oaxaca-destination shipments when the airline routing and local acceptance plan are confirmed in advance.

Passenger-belly dependence

International cargo capacity may be tied to passenger schedules, aircraft type, seasonal demand and connection availability.

Connection planning required

Shipments may require a controlled transfer through a larger Mexican or overseas gateway rather than a nonstop cargo movement.

Pre-alert is operationally important

Advance confirmation helps align airline acceptance, warehouse handling, customs documentation and local pickup resources.

Commodity-sensitive handling

Perishables, pharmaceuticals, dangerous goods and oversized cargo require separate feasibility checks before booking.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Airline or ground-handler acceptance: Cargo is normally processed through the facilities designated by the operating airline or its handling agent. Acceptance cutoffs, piece limits, screening and documentation requirements must be obtained per booking.
General cargo handling: Standard shipments may be accepted subject to airline capacity, security screening, packaging condition and available handling resources. A confirmed booking does not replace final cargo acceptance.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume dedicated cold-chain storage or continuous temperature control. Our service team verifies cool-room availability, handover timing, packaging requirements and onward connection conditions before dispatch.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, route, packing instruction, shipper’s declaration and trained handling capability. Batteries, chemicals, aerosols and other regulated articles require pre-screening.
Customs and regulated storage: The need for customs-controlled handling, inspection access or bonded treatment depends on the import/export regime and the appointed customs broker. Facility availability must be confirmed for the specific movement.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Typical routing logic: Our team evaluates direct passenger-belly options where available, followed by connections through suitable Mexican gateways or international hubs. The final routing depends on airline acceptance and the cargo profile.
Carrier selection: Carrier availability, aircraft type, interline or transfer arrangements and local handling contracts can change by date. We confirm the operating carrier and every planned transfer before issuing final shipping instructions.
Transit variables: Actual elapsed time is affected by booking confirmation, cargo acceptance, security screening, customs inspection, connection protection, weather, seasonal capacity and truck availability between the airport and shipper or consignee.
Service commitment: We provide a shipment-specific routing and milestone plan rather than promising a fixed transit time or uninterrupted connection before airline confirmation.

For urgent or high-value freight, our service team compares airport-to-airport routing with a gateway transfer or an alternative Mexican airport, taking total door-to-door time and customs exposure into account.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area

The principal catchment is Oaxaca de Juárez and the wider Oaxaca state, subject to road access, pickup distance and consignee delivery requirements.

Regional production

Potential freight flows include packaged food, agricultural products, mezcal-related commercial goods, handicrafts, textiles and other regional merchandise, each subject to applicable export and product rules.

Business and tourism supply

Samples, retail replenishment, event materials, hotel supplies and time-sensitive commercial documents may use the airport when uplift and acceptance are available.

Industrial and e-commerce cargo

Small industrial parts, replacement components, electronics and e-commerce parcels can be considered, with packaging, customs classification and value documentation checked individually.

Operations & Compliance

Cutoff control: Airline cargo cutoff, warehouse receiving hours and security-screening deadlines are not assumed to be identical. Our team obtains the effective cutoff for the confirmed flight and builds buffer time for local pickup.
Export documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, tariff classification and any permits or certificates must be consistent across the air waybill and customs filing.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, food, plants, animals and other controlled commodities require advance classification and airline approval. Packing and declarations must follow the applicable rules.
Customs and delivery release: Inspections, document discrepancies, taxes, broker availability and consignee authorization can delay release. The consignee should appoint a responsive customs broker before arrival and provide complete import instructions.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, customs value and preferred delivery date before requesting a firm routing.
For batteries, chemicals, medical products, perishables or live animals, provide the technical specification and permits at the quotation stage; do not tender regulated cargo based only on a general-cargo booking.
Use robust export packaging, clear piece markings and a contactable consignee. For temperature-sensitive freight, prepare qualified packaging and a documented handover plan rather than relying on airport storage.
Keep a gateway alternative available for urgent freight. Our team can compare a local-airport option with truck transfer to another airport when local uplift, handling or connection protection is unsuitable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Xoxocotlán International Airport handle international air freight?

International movement may be arranged when an airline accepts the commodity and the required customs and handling process is available. Our service team confirms the complete routing, operating carrier, transfer points and acceptance conditions before tender.

Is a nonstop cargo flight available for every destination?

No. Destination coverage and capacity depend on current airline schedules, aircraft type, season and booking date. A connection through a larger gateway may be required, and the final routing must be confirmed case by case.

Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals or perishables be shipped through the airport?

They may be considered only after confirming airline acceptance, available handling resources, packaging qualification, handover timing and the conditions at each connection. Our team does not assume dedicated cold-chain storage without written confirmation.

What information is needed for dangerous goods?

Provide the proper shipping name, UN number where applicable, class or division, packing group, quantity, package details, safety documentation and shipper’s declaration requirements. Airline approval is required before cargo delivery.

How can import clearance delays be reduced?

Appoint the Mexican customs broker before departure, align the invoice and packing list with the air waybill, prepare permits where required and ensure the consignee is available to respond to customs or airline queries.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, city, country and time zone are based on the supplied airport record for Xoxocotlán International Airport. Operational information in this module is limited to qualitative freight-planning guidance; no unverified throughput, warehouse-area, runway, schedule, carrier-frequency, handling-hour or transit-time figures are presented.

For current airport-operation and handling validation, our service team checks the applicable airport operator information at asur.com.mx, aviation regulatory information at gob.mx/afac, customs and tax requirements at sat.gob.mx, and international air transport standards at iata.org and icao.int.

Schedules, acceptance rules, customs procedures, facility capabilities and handling conditions can change. The booking confirmation and written instructions from the operating airline, ground handler and appointed broker govern the actual shipment.