---
iata: TAM
name: General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport
city: Tampico
country: Mexico
lastUpdated: '2026-09-25'
officialWebsite: 'https://aeropuertotampico.oma.aero/'
sources:
  - 'https://aeropuertotampico.oma.aero/'
  - >-
    https://aeropuertotampico.oma.aero/en/services-and-establishments/experience/oma-premium-lounge.html
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/mexico/general-francisco-javier-mina-international/tam-oma-premium-lounge
  - >-
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Francisco_Javier_Mina_International_Airport
quickFacts:
  - 'IATA TAM / ICAO MMTM — General Francisco Javier Mina, Tampico'
  - 'GPS 22.2964, -97.8659 · OMA · ~7–10 km from Tampico / Madero'
  - >-
    OMA Premium Lounge (PP) — airside 1st Floor opposite Gate 2; 05:30–22:00;
    max 3h PP; under-5 free; alcohol 3 max
  - >-
    Day Pass: MXN 499 web / MXN 600 at lounge (OMA); LoungeKey accepted per OMA
    FAQ
  - Aeroméxico MEX banks + Viva / regional pins — confirm live
  - No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted
bentoTips:
  - label: PP hours
    title: 'OMA Premium 05:30–22:00'
    detail: PP max stay 3h; day-pass purchased at lounge may allow up to 5h.
    summary: 'Priority Pass and OMA list 05:30–22:00 daily.'
    category: timing
  - label: Find it
    title: 1st Floor opposite Gate 2
    detail: Domestic and international passengers accepted on the PP strip.
    summary: 'Airside after security — 1st Floor, opposite Gate 2.'
    category: terminal
  - label: Limits
    title: 3 complimentary alcohol max
    detail: Under-5 free; same-day boarding pass required.
    summary: >-
      PP/OMA: complimentary standard alcohol limited to three per adult; consume
      inside lounge.
    category: food
  - label: Pay
    title: Day Pass MXN 499 / 600
    detail: Card payment only per OMA FAQ; PP/LoungeKey also accepted.
    summary: OMA publishes web day-pass MXN 499 and lounge counter MXN 600.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: OMA Premium Lounge
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass / OMA: 05:30–22:00 daily'
    access:
      - >-
        Priority Pass (domestic + international; max stay 3 hours; children
        under 5 free)
      - LoungeKey (OMA FAQ)
      - >-
        Day Pass MXN 499 web / MXN 600 at lounge (OMA; lounge purchase may allow
        up to 5h)
    bestFor:
      - 'PP / LoungeKey holders or day-pass buyers on TAM banks before 22:00'
    summary: >-
      1st Floor opposite Gate 2; 05:30–22:00; max 3h PP; alcohol 3 max. Verdict
      worth-it.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - 'Alcoholic drinks (standard complimentary, 3 max)'
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
      - Flight information
      - Wi-Fi
      - Workstations
      - Rest area
      - Kids game zone
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 6.8
slug: tam
region: North America
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# General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM)
Tampico, Mexico · North America
Tamaulipas’ Tampico OMA gateway with Aeroméxico Mexico City banks plus Viva / regional pins — and Priority Pass OMA Premium Lounge airside 1st Floor opposite Gate 2 (05:30–22:00, max 3h PP / up to 5h day-pass, under-5 free, 3 alcohol max) with published MXN day-pass tariffs.
## Airportist Score

**6.8 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 7.0 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.6 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 6.2 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 6.8 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 6.8 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 7.2 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Single OMA passenger terminal (domestic + limited international capability)
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Priority Pass / LoungeKey holders on TAM banks before 22:00
- Day-pass buyers (OMA: MXN 499 web / MXN 600 at lounge)
- Aeroméxico Mexico City connectors

## Watch out for

- PP max stay 3h; day-pass at lounge may allow up to 5h
- Complimentary alcohol limited to 3 per adult; food/drink inside lounge only
- Confirm live MXN taxi fares — omit invented tables
- No published MCT

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/tam/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/tam/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/tam/amenities.md) (free)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/tam/tips.md) (free)
- [Water](/airports/tam/water.md) (free)
- [Full guide](/airports/tam/guide.md) (free)
- [Disruptions](/airports/tam/disruptions.md) (free)
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