Flight Operations to Acapulco – AeroExpo

Flight Operations to Acapulco – AeroExpo: Are you aware of operational procedures at Acapulco International Airport?

AeroExpo 2017 takes place this March 2-4 in the stunning Mexican seaside city. Here is the information you need to successfully plan a flight operation to Acapulco.

Acapulco International Airport

• Official name: General Juan Alvarez International 
• IATA Code: ACA 
• ICAO Code: MMAA 
• Latitude / longitude: N16-45.4/W099-45.2 
• Marginal Variation: 07E 
• Elevation: 16 ft. 
• Fuel: Jet, Avgas
• Time Zone: UTC – 6 hours 

Operational Information 

• Private flights require overflight and landing permits arranged through a handler
• Non-scheduled flights require overflight and landing permits, your handler who will coordinate with DGAC on your behalf
• There are normally no parking restrictions for general aviation, however, parking can get scarce during peak times such as major U.S. holidays periods
• Crew is only permitted to bring along clothes, personal hygiene items, and any necessary items for work

Airport Embarkation Tax: DNR, DSM, and TUA are included on the handling bill.

Currency: Mexican Peso (MXP)

Baggage Clearance

Passengers must present their luggage at customs for screening. If a red light comes up they have to open up their baggage for clearance, and if a green light comes up they are clear to go.

Immigration

• EU and USA citizens do not require MEX VISA
• Some countries require MEX VISA, please check with your local Mexican Consulate
• Passports cannot be less than six months from expiration date

Customs

Import:

• 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 200 mg of pipe tobacco for those over 18 years of age
• 3 liters of alcoholic beverages for those over 18 years of age
• Perfume, eau-de-cologne, and lotions for personal use only
• A camera and 12 rolls of film
• Goods worth up to USD 300

Prohibited:

• Uncanned foodstuff
• Canned pork and derivatives
• Earth, plants, flowers, fruit, seeds, and materials of vegetable origin

Export:

• Tobacco and alcohol
• The export of archaeological relics is prohibited

Transport

• Europcar and Payless available at the airport
• Most of the major rental companies are located more in the central town area
• It may be possible to have your handler arrange a rental car to be at the airport
• Limo services available
• Taxis are readily available
• If using a handler, prepaid transport with limo or taxi can be arranged

Accommodation

• Resort Mundo Imperial (event venue)
• Piedras de Sol Acapulco Diamante Villas and Hotel
• Ocean Breeze Acapulco
• Hotel Ashly
• Holiday Inn Acapulco La Isla
• The Grand Mayan Acapulco
• Mayan Place Acapulco

Need advice or support for your Flight Operations to Acapulco? Contact UAS Americas hou@uas.aero