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Playa del Carmen National Airport (PCM)
Playa del Carmen National Airport (PCM) is a compact gateway within Playa del Carmen, serving light aircraft and regional aviation just a short distance from the city centre and the Riviera Maya. Compare transfer options to Playa del Carmen, Playacar, Tulum, Cozumel and onward connections via nearby Cancún International Airport.
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About Playa del Carmen National Airport
Playa del Carmen National Airport is a small national airport located within the city of Playa del Carmen in Quintana Roo, Mexico. It primarily supports general aviation, light aircraft and limited regional flights rather than large-scale scheduled airline operations.
The airport occupies a compact site with a single asphalt runway of about 855 metres, an aviation platform, hangars and a small terminal building. Its short runway means it mainly receives small and medium-sized aircraft, while most travelers flying to the Riviera Maya use nearby Cancún International Airport, around 55 km to the north.
Because the airport sits very close to Playa del Carmen's centre, taxis, private transfers and local road connections offer a short and convenient way to reach hotels, the Playacar resort area, Fifth Avenue and other parts of town.
For passengers needing full airline services, lounges and international connections, Cancún International Airport serves as the region's main gateway, with onward road transport to Playa del Carmen and destinations along the Riviera Maya coast.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Playa del Carmen National Airport operates through a single small terminal building serving general aviation and light regional flights. There are no separate domestic or international terminal areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Playa del Carmen National Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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