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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Mexico",
    "addressLocality": "Comit\u00e1n"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Mexican Air Force (BAM 17)",
    "Government Transport",
    "Military Charters"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Comit\u00e1n",
  "code": "CJT",
  "connection_tips": "San Antonio Copalar Airport (CJT) should be treated as a military or restricted-use facility rather than as a real passenger airport option for ordinary travel. For practical purposes, anyone heading to Comit\u00e1n, the Lagunas de Montebello area, or the southeastern Chiapas highlands needs to build the trip around Tuxtla Guti\u00e9rrez or another functioning civilian gateway and then treat the road journey into Comit\u00e1n as the actual connection. That overland leg is the real planning problem, not anything inside CJT.\n\nThis matters because road distance in Chiapas can consume more of the day than first-time visitors expect. If your trip begins with an international arrival into Mexico City or another hub and then continues onward through Tuxtla, the safe strategy is to keep the airline connection protected there and avoid building an over-optimistic same-day chain all the way into Comit\u00e1n.\n\nFor travelers ending the trip in the Comit\u00e1n region, the airport question is therefore mostly a negative one: do not plan on CJT as a live commercial option. Instead, plan the landside transfer from Tuxtla deliberately, especially if your destination is farther into the highlands or near the Guatemalan side of the state. CJT works best in planning terms when it is treated as unavailable to ordinary passengers. The realistic route is through Tuxtla plus road transport, with the timing risk protected at the actual commercial airport rather than at a military field.",
  "country": "Mexico",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/mx.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=MXN",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Military base - unauthorized access prohibited for better experience.",
    "Pack all essential supplies, as there are no retail, dining.",
    "The airfield is located at a high elevation (approx.",
    "Tuxtla Guti\u00e9rrez (TGZ) is the best alternative for connecting to the national Mexican network.",
    "The airport site offers strategic views of the Chiapas highlands."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=MMCO",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=MXN",
  "iataCode": "CJT",
  "icao": "MMCO",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-31",
  "latitude": 16.1767,
  "layover_planner_info": "Restricted military facility. Comit\u00e1n city center is a 15-minute drive away for authorized visitors, offering historic hotels and traditional Chiapaneco dining.",
  "longitude": -92.0506,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "N/A - Military and government facility. Contact your department coordinator or the BAM 17 administration office for assistance.",
  "name": "San Antonio Copalar Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "TGZ",
      "name": "\u00c1ngel Albino Corzo International Airport (Tuxtla)"
    },
    {
      "code": "TAP",
      "name": "Aeropuerto Internacional de Tapachula"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "San Antonio Copalar Airport (CJT), also known by its ICAO code MMCO, is a significant aviation facility serving the city of Comit\u00e1n de Dom\u00ednguez in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. Historically a regional hub for civilian traffic, the airport underwent a major transition in 2003 when civil aviation operations were officially suspended due to shifting regional demand. Today, the facility acts as a critical military installation, serving as the 17th Air Force Base (Base A\u00e9rea Militar No. 17) for the Mexican Air Force.\n\nThe airport's infrastructure is now primarily tailored to military and government operations rather than standard commercial passenger traffic. There is no longer a public passenger terminal with retail or dining amenities; instead, the facility houses administrative offices, barracks, and specialized hangars for the Mexican Air Force. The airfield features a well-maintained 1,800-meter asphalt runway that is used for surveillance, logistical support, and national security missions in the southern frontier region of Mexico. While the facility is closed to regular commercial airlines, it remains a vital node for government flights and emergency services in Chiapas.\n\nCurrently, San Antonio Copalar primarily facilitates military transport, reconnaissance flights, and essential government logistics. Its role is fundamental to the security and stability of the southern Mexican border region, providing a rapid aerial link for the deployment of personnel and supplies. While no scheduled commercial services are offered at CJT, travelers looking for air links to the region typically utilize the nearby Palenque International Airport (PQM) or the major hub at Tuxtla Guti\u00e9rrez (TGZ). Ground transportation into central Comit\u00e1n is served by local taxis and military shuttles, and the airfield remains a restricted-access site critical to the national defense infrastructure of Mexico.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/MMCO/San-Antonio-Copalar-Airport"
}