Mexico Allocates 134 Billion Pesos to Modernize 62 Airports
Mexico is poised for a major leap in its airport infrastructure with a historic investment set to transform the sector and significantly enhance national connectivity. Between 2025 and 2030, 134 billion pesos will be allocated to modernize and expand 62 airports across the country. This initiative addresses the growing demand for passenger travel and aims to bolster the economy while creating over 200,000 direct and indirect jobs.
A Project Driven by Rising Passenger Demand
The investment seeks to upgrade the nation’s airport infrastructure in anticipation of an annual 4% increase in passenger traffic. By the end of the six-year term, this growth is expected to add approximately 32 million additional travelers. Given these projections, modernizing airports is critical to meeting passenger expectations and ensuring Mexico’s connectivity network remains competitive on a global scale.
Key Airports in the Modernization Plan
Among the airports receiving priority attention are some of the busiest and most strategically important in the country, including Mexico City International Airport (AICM). As the busiest hub, AICM requires constant upgrades to maintain operational capacity. Other airports slated for modernization include Puerto Escondido, Tepic, Cancun, Guadalajara, Tijuana, and Monterrey, all of which will see improvements to enhance efficiency and passenger capacity.
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Public and Private Sector Collaboration
The project will be executed through a combination of public and private investment. The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT), alongside private stakeholders, will oversee the majority of the funding. Specifically, the federal government will allocate 22.749 billion pesos over the six-year period, with 8.491 billion pesos dedicated to 2025 alone. Key institutions such as the Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR) and the Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA) will also contribute.
Additionally, Mexico’s three major airport groups will join the effort. Southeast Airports (ASUR), Pacific Airport Group (GAP), and Central North Airport Group (OMA) will invest a combined 102.587 billion pesos over the term, with 20.936 billion pesos earmarked for 2025.
Lastly, a joint investment between Airports and Auxiliary Services (ASA) and Mexico City Airport Group (GACM) will total 7.179 billion pesos over the period, with 4.301 billion pesos allocated for this year.
Impact on Employment and the Economy
Beyond infrastructure improvements, this investment will have a direct impact on employment in Mexico. An estimated 200,000 direct and indirect jobs will be generated through the modernization and expansion projects. This figure underscores not only the growth of the aviation sector but also its contribution to economic stability and social development across various regions of the country.
The investment in modernizing Mexico’s airports is a clear response to projected growth in the aviation industry and a commitment to strengthening the nation’s global competitiveness.
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