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Just an anecdotal evidence: as a French citizen and US lawful permanent resident, I was able to board a plane from TIJ to MEX airport with my US driving license only. No questions asked, I didn't have to convince anyone, everybody seems fine with it. Therefore I'm guessing a U.S. passport card is ok too (preferably to be confirmed with someone else).
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No, the passport card may only be used in the border zone.
Instituto Nacional de MigraciΓ³n - Forma Migratoria MΓΊltiple
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The applicant is aware that the card passport (Tarjeta Pasaporte) can only be used in the border crossings by land and for visiting the border zone; it might [may] not be used to travel to the territory of the Mexican Republic or used for international air trips.
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