Mexican Air Force
| Mexican Air Force | |
|---|---|
| Fuerza Aérea Mexicana | |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Country | Mexico |
| Branch | Mexican Army |
| Type | Air force |
| Role | Aerial warfare |
| Size | 30,517 (2024) |
| Part of | Mexican Armed Forces |
| Nickname | FAM |
| Mottos |
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| Anniversaries | 10 February |
| Engagements | |
| Website | www |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-chief | President Claudia Sheinbaum |
| Secretary of National Defense | General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo |
| Commander | General Román Carmona Landa |
| Insignia | |
| Roundel | |
| Fin flash | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | PC-7, PC-9M, MD 500, T-6C+ |
| Electronic warfare | Embraer R-99 |
| Fighter | Northrop F-5F |
| Helicopter | Mil Mi-8, Mil Mi-17, EC-725, UH-60, MD 500 |
| Interceptor | Northrop F-5E |
| Reconnaissance | C-90A King Air, Sabreliner 75A, Fairchild C-26 |
| Trainer | PC-7, PC-9M |
| Transport | C-130, Boeing 757, IAI Arava, Antonov An-32 |
The Mexican Air Force (FAM; Spanish: Fuerza Aérea Mexicana) is the air service branch under the Mexican Army of the Mexican Armed Forces. It is overseen by the Secretariat of National Defense. The objective of the FAM is to defend the integrity, independence, and sovereignty of Mexico. Its auxiliary tasks include internal security, assisting with public works, and natural disaster management. As of 2024, its commander is Óscar René Rubio Sánchez.