Airport Essentials
PXM at a glance
Key information for travelers using Puerto Escondido International Airport, including airport codes, runway details, location and practical passenger information.
IATA Code
PXM
ICAO Code
MMPS
Airport Name
Puerto Escondido International Airport
Runway
09 / 27
Elevation
90 m / 295 ft
Runway Length
2,300 m / 7,546 ft
Airport Address
Costera Km. 6.5, Aeropuerto, 71980 Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
PXM is administered under the Grupo Aeroportuario Turístico Mexicano (GATM) concession, with current passenger information published by Aeropuertos Mexicanos. Airport services and operating conditions can change, particularly while modernization work is underway.
Passenger Services
Facilities at Puerto Escondido Airport
Puerto Escondido Airport provides practical passenger services in its current terminal, including free Wi-Fi, ATM access, currency exchange, passenger assistance and accessibility services.
Passenger Terminal
Current Terminal
ATM
Passenger Terminal
ATM & Currency Exchange
The airport operator lists an ATM for cash withdrawals along with Wit FX currency-exchange service inside the passenger terminal.
Services: ATM + currency exchange
WIFI
Passenger Terminal
Free Airport Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available in the terminal so passengers can connect while waiting for their flight.
Access: Complimentary terminal Wi-Fi
ACC
Passenger Terminal
Accessibility & Assistance
The airport operator reports accessibility improvements for travelers with reduced mobility and provides passenger-assistance resources for travelers who need additional support.
Planning: Request assistance early when possible
HELP
Current Terminal
Passenger Help & Lost Property
Passenger-help resources include airport assistance and lost-property support. For operator assistance, travelers can use the current Aeropuertos Mexicanos contact channels.
Operator contact: contacto@ame.mx
Airport Modernization
PXM is in the middle of a major modernization program. GATM plans an approximately 18,000 m² new passenger terminal with capacity for up to 3 million passengers per year; construction, parking, access-road and existing-terminal work continues during 2026.
Airport businesses, terminal access and service locations can change as the modernization progresses. Follow airport signage and confirm time-sensitive requirements before travel.
Dining at PXM
Food & Drink at Puerto Escondido Airport
Puerto Escondido Airport has a growing mix of local-style restaurants, cafés and snack options. Current operator listings include Café Olé, Bar Alex, Bar Almeja, Pura Energía, Apapacho and Tacos Nena.
Restaurant / Café
Airport Terminal
Café Olé
A restaurant and café listed by the airport operator, useful for travelers looking for a meal, coffee or a break before continuing their trip.
Bar / Restaurant
Airport Terminal
Bar Alex + Bar Almeja
Both Bar Alex and Bar Almeja are currently listed by the airport operator as food-and-drink concessions serving passengers at PXM.
Quick Bites
Airport Terminal
Pura Energía + Tacos Nena
Pura Energía is listed as a snack bar/café and Tacos Nena as a restaurant, giving travelers additional options for a quicker meal or snack.
Food options are compact but improving
PXM remains a compact airport even as its passenger facilities expand. Concession hours can follow flight activity, so allow time for food before boarding and expect locations to shift as construction progresses.
Restaurant availability and operating hours may change according to flight schedules, terminal operations and ongoing construction.
Internet & Connectivity
Stay connected while visiting Puerto Escondido
Free Wi-Fi is available inside the PXM terminal. Travelers who also want mobile data after leaving the airport can arrange a Mexico eSIM before departure and connect without purchasing a physical SIM card after landing.
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Airport Shopping
Shopping at Puerto Escondido Airport
Puerto Escondido Airport currently lists local gifts, jewelry, sports apparel and a café/local shop among its retail concessions, along with a Tax Free service in the arrivals hall.
Category
Current Shops
Location
Local Gifts
Artesanías
Airport Terminal
Jewelry
MKTUB
Airport Terminal
Sports & Apparel
New Era
Airport Terminal
Café + Local Shop
Apapacho
Airport Terminal
Tax Free
Tax Free service
Arrivals Hall
Shopping Guide
What you’ll find at PXM
The retail mix is compact and locally oriented, with passenger services distributed through the terminal.
Local Gifts
Artesanías + Apapacho
Specialty Retail
MKTUB jewelry + New Era sports apparel
Arrivals Service
Tax Free service in the arrivals hall
Airport retailers, service locations and operating hours can change, particularly while terminal modernization work continues.
Ground Transportation
Getting to & from Puerto Escondido Airport
Puerto Escondido Airport is close to the city and beach districts. Travelers can choose pre-booked private transportation, airport taxi service, a rental car or on-site airport parking depending on their plans.
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Pre-Book
Private Airport Transfers
Reserve private door-to-door transportation in advance from PXM to Centro, Rinconada, Zicatela, La Punta and destinations along the Oaxaca coast.
✓ Door-to-door
✓ Pre-arranged pickup
✓ Advance booking
TAXI
Airport Pickup
Airport Taxi
Airport taxi and authorized ground-transport services are available for travelers who want a direct ride from PXM to their hotel, rental or final destination.
CAR
Drive Yourself
Car Rentals
Compare Puerto Escondido Airport rental-car options if you prefer the flexibility of driving yourself along the Oaxaca coast.
Flight Planning
Meeting an arriving passenger or heading to PXM? Check the latest flight information before you leave, especially while airport access and construction conditions are changing.