Mexico to Invest MX$33.7 Billion to Expand 62 Airports in 2025

Mexico’s Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT) has announced a joint public-private investment of MX$33.7 billion (US$1.9 billion) for 2025 to expand and upgrade 62 airports across the country. The initiative, involving private companies and federal entities, is expected to generate around 200,000 jobs over the course of the year.

According to the SICT, the investment will support both rehabilitation and expansion projects aimed at enhancing the country’s air transport infrastructure. “The objective is to boost economic activity through improvements in strategic infrastructure,” the agency stated.

The selected airports are distributed across seven airport groups, representing a coordinated effort among state-owned, mixed-ownership, and private entities. These groups include:

• Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA): Four airports, including two operated in partnership with state governments.

• Grupo Aeroportuario Turístico Mexicano (GATM): Two airports—Tepic and Puerto Escondido—operated under a mixed scheme with majority government participation.

• Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR): Nine airports, including Cancun.

• Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP): Twelve airports, such as Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta and Tijuana.

• Grupo Aeroportuario Centro-Norte (OMA): Thirteen airports, including Acapulco, Zihuatanejo, and Monterrey.

• Ministry of National Defense (SEDENA): Thirteen airports, including Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) and Tulum.

• Ministry of the Navy (SEMAR): Nine airports, including Mexico City International Airport (AICM).

“We are promoting safe, efficient, and competitive transport systems through the strengthening of the legal framework, definition of public policies, and the design of strategies that contribute to sustained growth,” the SICT added.