Starting in August 2026, the second phase of the comprehensive remodeling and modernization of the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) began , which will be developed during the rest of the year and throughout 2027.
“This phase aims to strengthen the airport’s capacity to meet increased passenger demand, improve the travel experience, and maintain the highest international standards of operational efficiency, safety, and punctuality,” reported Grupo Aeroportuario Marina .
He indicated that the works have resumed after the conclusion of the World Cup, without suspending aircraft landing and takeoff operations and “minimizing the possible impacts on travelers.”
He explained that work continues in various operational areas and in the terminal buildings , which, due to their characteristics, were not interrupted and will be completed during this period.
Among the works planned for this second phase are the expansion of waiting rooms and the construction of a corridor to separate passenger flows in the national area of Terminal 1.
Terminal 2 will undergo an upgrade to its air conditioning system , an expansion of its parking garage, and the leveling of its vehicle ramps. Additionally, a new Command and Control Center is under construction to enhance airport security.
For both terminals, the lightning and fire protection systems will be modernized, and new security equipment for baggage screening (CT scanners) will be incorporated, as well as additional equipment for document validation at passenger inspection stations, among other works.
According to Grupo Aeroportuario Marina, the AICM (Mexico City International Airport) handled 3,531,915 passengers in June 2026, representing a 2.2% decrease compared to the same month in 2025, when it transported 3,610,705 travelers.
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