Maybe you're the type of person who loves to plan your trip down to the tiniest detail. Or perhaps you prefer to jump in your rental car and see where the wind takes you. Whatever your approach, there are some basics about Tampico, Tamaulipas Airport (TAM-General Francisco Javier Mina Intl.) that no one should leave home without.Tampico, Tamaulipas Airport (TAM-General Francisco Javier Mina Intl.) is about 5 miles to the north from downtown Tampico.