The Pacific Airport Group (GAP) announced that it will invest 13 billion pesos (mdp) this year to continue various works at its 12 airports, with the goal that, by the end of 2029, they will handle between 80 million and 85 million passengers.
Raúl Revuelta, CEO of GAP, noted that these resources are part of the 2025-2029 Master Development Plan (PMD), which includes resources of 52 billion pesos .
“We want modern infrastructure that develops connectivity, improves the passenger experience, and incorporates new technologies such as facial recognition and license plate reading for ticketless parking. The investment we announced through 2029 is very aggressive,” he emphasized.
The executive indicated that the total resources will come from GAP, other sources including stock certificates, Retirement Fund Administrators (Afores), real estate investment trusts ( Fibras), and other options.
He noted that these investments will translate into tangible results, such as a 58% increase in the capacity of the terminals managed by GAP , 37% more inspection points, 26% more aircraft platforms and 11% more capacity on the airfield, strengthening efficiency, safety and passenger experience.
Of the total investment in the five-year period, he detailed that Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara will have 26 billion pesos, while Tijuana and Mexicali will have 11.4 billion pesos, Los Cabos and La Paz will have 8 billion pesos, and the other airports will have historic investments.
In the case of the Guadalajara airport, he mentioned that around the World Cup, they estimate receiving up to half a million additional passengers during the sporting event .
Raúl Revuelta indicated that they have been working for 10 years with the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and federal authorities to guarantee the safety of travelers through the implementation of various protocols.
“We have been working with them for quite some time on all the logistics to make it as user-friendly and as operational as possible,” he stated during a meeting with the media.
Similarly, he explained that there will be four new cargo positions , “it is very important for the development of an economy that the airport can receive import and export goods, and that it is part of competitiveness.”
He also mentioned that the Tijuana airport will have a Category 2 Instrument Landing System (ILS) by next June, allowing aircraft to land safely in low visibility conditions.
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