AIFA Fuels Economic Growth, Turns Tecamac Into Development Hub

Flight operations at the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) have accelerated economic growth in Tecamac, transforming the municipality into a new development hub in the State of Mexico, report state officials said. Since the airport began operations three years ago, Tecamac has seen a 50% increase in investment and a surge in business activity driven by its strategic location near the air terminal.

Tecamac Mayor Rosa Yolanda Wong said the municipal government remains committed to promoting public policies that benefit local families and leverage the growing economic momentum generated by AIFA. According to Wong, private investment in Tecamac has risen by 50% since the airport opened, attracting both small and large companies, while also boosting land reserves for residential, industrial and commercial development.

Population growth and increased consumer demand have further encouraged the establishment of new industries in the municipality, reinforcing its role as a regional economic engine. Municipal government data shows that more than 2,000 new economic units have opened in Tecamac since AIFA began operations in March 2022, generating employment opportunities and contributing to improved living standards for local residents.

Growth has been particularly strong in service sectors such as food services, lodging, commerce, logistics, and construction. Recently, a major distribution center operated by a global platform was inaugurated in Tecamac, strengthening the area’s position as an industrial reference at both the state and federal levels.

International companies including DHL, Lufthansa, and Air France-KLM have selected Tecamac as a strategic location, consolidating the municipality’s appeal to investors who view it as a long-term operational hub.

Wong said coordinated efforts between the municipal government, private sector and other levels of government continue to strengthen Tecámac’s position as a key logistics and infrastructure node, translating into improved quality of life for the local population.

With growing logistics, industrial and service activity, the region is consolidating its role as a strategic infrastructure and supply chain hub for long-term investment in Mexico.

AIFA Surpasses 17 million passengers 

MBN reported that the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) has transported over 17 million passengers since it began operations in March 2022, according to Isidoro Pastor, Director, AIFA. The airport closed 2025 with more than 7 million passengers, a year-over-year increase of over 12% compared with 2024, he adds.

The airport’s Master Development Program projects 9 million passengers in 2026, driven in part by traffic related to the FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, says Pastor. AIFA is one of four airports expected to handle dedicated flights for teams, business travelers, and private aviation.

The airport’s international network includes three foreign airlines: Copa Airlines, Arajet, and Conviasa. International routes served from AIFA include Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, Bogota, and Caracas. The airport also handles a non-regular charter flight to Sofia, Bulgaria, operated by GullivAir.

Pastor says that AIFA lost 11 international routes in 2025, affecting an estimated 84,000 passengers. Two routes were canceled by Aeroméxico and nine by Viva Aerobus. During the year, the US Department of Transportation revoked approval for 13 current or planned routes by Mexican airlines to the United States. Two active routes from AIFA were suspended, while 11 planned routes from AIFA and the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) were canceled immediately.