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49-788: Its name is interpreted from náhuatl as "Land in the Corner." As it is part of the Guadalajara metropolitan area, it has an industrial base and is a large commercial area. Guadalajara International Airport is located in the municipality. The municipality has the distinction of being the only one in Mexico with seven cities (localities) of over 25,000 inhabitants. It is also the only one with 20 localities of over 10,000 inhabitants. ( Tijuana Municipality, Baja California and Chalco Municipality, State of Mexico both have nine.) The largest localities (cities, towns, and villages) are: The name Tlajomulco comes from

98-482: A VIP lounge , offering comprehensive services for private air travel. Temporarily closed for reconstruction after Hurricane Wilma , the terminal resumed operations exclusively for charter flights upon reopening in November 2013. As the oldest terminal, Terminal 2 accommodates arrival and departure services for domestic and international flights. With 22 gates—A1 through A11 (in a satellite building) and B12 through B22 (at

147-580: A new runway and Latin America's tallest control tower at 97 meters, were unveiled in October 2009, effectively doubling the airport's passenger handling capacity. On November 27, 2013, Cancun Airport achieved another milestone, becoming the first in Mexico to welcome the Airbus A380 , commemorating the 80th anniversary of Air France and the 15th anniversary of ASUR. The expansion continued with Terminal 2 in 2014 and

196-726: A price approximately five times higher than the standard rate. It is advisable to either purchase the ticket online or consider walking to Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 to potentially save around 400 Mexican pesos (M$ 110) or 25 US dollars (USD 25) as of 2023. The bus stop is located past the ground transportation facility. The airlines flying to Terminal 4 are Aeroméxico , Air Europa , Air France , Air Transat , Austrian Airlines , Condor , Discover Airlines , Edelweiss Air , Flair Airlines , Frontier Airlines , JetBlue Airways , KLM , Lufthansa , Southwest Airlines , Sun Country Airlines , TAP Air Portugal , Turkish Airlines , and WestJet . The FBO terminal caters to general aviation from Mexico,

245-554: A replica stands near the city's entrance, close to its original location. In the early 1970s, Cancun emerged as a major tourist destination following a deliberate effort by the Mexican government , in collaboration with the National Tourism Development Fund ( Spanish : Fondo Nacional de Fomento al Turismo FONATUR ). Recognizing its strategic location near pristine beaches, natural landscapes, and archaeological sites,

294-403: A significant 76,000 square metres (820,000 sq ft) expansion of Terminal 3 in 2016, introducing six gates and additional commercial areas. This expansion aimed at accommodating the growing annual capacity, increasing it to 10 million from the previous 6 million. In response to the overcrowding and surging demand, Terminal 4 was inaugurated in October 2017. Despite the challenges posed by

343-731: A stopover in Mexico City. Canc%C3%BAn International Airport Cancún International Airport ( Spanish : Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún ) ( IATA : CUN , ICAO : MMUN ) serves as the primary gateway for the Cancún Metropolitan Area in Quintana Roo , the Mexican Caribbean, Riviera Maya , and Yucatán Peninsula . Operating as a hub for Viva Aerobus and a focus city for Volaris and Magnicharters , it facilitates flights to over 100 cities across 30 countries in

392-727: A stopover in Toluca. The primary mode of transportation to and from the airport is by road. Travelers to Cancun often arrange ground transportation in advance due to its convenience. Official airport taxis, known for their higher costs, are generally discouraged, and local taxis are not permitted for pickups at the airport. Large short- and long-term parking facilities are available at all terminals. Each terminal features extensive ground transportation facilities with numbered boarding platforms, and nearby snack stands. These facilities are serviced by various companies offering transportation to and from hotels, many of which allow online pre-booking. ADO ,

441-493: A variety of airlines. It served as a hub for Mexicana , Interjet , and Aladia in their operational years, facilitating connections for both domestic and international flights. The defunct charter airline Aerocancun , based in Cancun, also provided flights to U.S., Canadian, European, and South American destinations. MAYAir , established in 1994 initially as a charter airline, expanded its routes from Cancun to various destinations in

490-563: Is currently undergoing renovations. Operating as a two-story facility, the terminal facilitates domestic and international flights. The ground floor encompasses arrival amenities, including baggage claim carousels, domestic check-in sections, and a commercial corridor housing snack kiosks, banks, souvenir shops, and car rental services. The upper floor features security checkpoints and a departures area extending 630 metres (2,070 ft), housing food courts, restaurants, and 43 gates distributed across four concourses: Various VIP lounges, such as

539-534: Is facilitated by an inter-terminal shuttle, with buses departing from each terminal every 10 minutes. ^1 TUI fly Belgium's flight from Brussels to Cancún makes a stop in Havana; however, the airline does not have traffic rights from Havana to Cancún. ^2 Turkish Airlines's flight from Istanbul to Cancún makes a stop in Mexico City; however, the airline does not have local traffic rights from Mexico City to Cancún. ^3 Viva flight to Los Cabos makes

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588-531: Is the primary international airport serving Guadalajara , Jalisco , the third-largest city in Mexico . It facilitates flights to and from destinations across Mexico, the Americas , and Europe . It is the largest hub for Volaris , functioning as the airline's primary gateway to the United States . Additionally, it serves as a hub for Aeromexico and Viva . Operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP),

637-477: The Aeroméxico Salón Premier, Citibanamex Salón Beyond, VIP Lounge East, and VIP Lounge West, are available within the passenger terminal. Additionally, nearby hotel services include City Express Guadalajara Aeropuerto, Hampton Inn by Hilton Guadalajara-Aeropuerto, and Hangar Inn. Car rental services include Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, Veico Car Rental, City Car Rental, and Mex Rent A Car. Restaurants at

686-560: The COVID-19 pandemic , Mexican authorities maintained open borders for tourism, positioning Cancun as one of the select international destinations to welcome visitors. The airport is located in the Cancun urban area, less than 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of the tourist complex, at an elevation of 6 metres (20 ft) above sea level . It features two runways: Runway 12R/30L, measuring 3,500 metres (11,500 ft) in length, and Runway 12L/30R, spanning 2,800 metres (9,200 ft). With

735-576: The Nahuatl tlalli (land), xomulli (corner) and co (place), which is interpreted as: "Land in the corner". The area was conquered in 1530 by Nuño de Guzmán at the same time that the Indians of Tonalá were conquered. During the Viceroyalty of New Spain it was divided into the district of Nueva Galicia and was composed almost completely of the indigenous people who in turn were peasants. During

784-554: The Tijuana Cartel , and the Sinaloa Cartel . This confrontation resulted in seven fatalities, including Catholic Archbishop Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo . In 1994, expansion and adaptation projects were funded by Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA), leading to significant improvements in the passenger terminal and departures concourse. The apron was extended, and two taxiways were added. A transformative year came in 1995 with

833-710: The Yucatan Peninsula . In 1995, Mexico embarked on a significant airport privatization initiative through the 'Ley de Aeropuertos' (Airports Law) introduced by the Department of Infrastructure . This marked a pivotal moment for Cancun Airport, integrating it into the Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste ASUR . Until the early 2000s, Cancun Airport operated with two terminals. A major transformation began in 2005 when ASUR invested US$ 150 million in constructing Terminal 3, officially inaugurated in 2007. Key additions, including

882-500: The Zapopan Air Force Base . The renovation efforts included enlarging the original 2,200 metres (7,200 ft) runway 10/28. By 1968, the runway was reconstructed and extended to 4,000 metres (13,000 ft), coinciding with the reconstruction of the airport's passenger building. The airport was reinaugurated as the new Miguel Hidalgo International Airport. This transformation allowed it to accommodate wide-body aircraft and

931-439: The 1980s, Mexicana , a key player in the country's aviation industry, began a decentralization effort to address congestion at Mexico City International Airport . Guadalajara, alongside airports like Monterrey and Mérida , played a pivotal role in accommodating additional routes and frequencies to alleviate pressure on the capital's airport. As part of this initiative, a Maintenance Base was inaugurated in 1988. This facility had

980-509: The 2000s, it also served as the primary hub for the now-defunct regional airline ALMA and was a secondary hub for Aeromar . In 2010, Volaris commenced service to Guadalajara, absorbing routes from the defunct Aerocalifornia and Mexicana. This marked the establishment of what is now Volaris' largest hub. In 2020, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico announced a substantial investment of 14 billion pesos in Guadalajara Airport. This funding

1029-436: The Americas and Europe . The airport is managed by Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) and is the easternmost airport in Mexico. It is the largest airport in Mexico and Latin America in terms of international passengers, representing 35% of all international passengers in the country. Cancun Airport is a major destination served by most U.S. and Canadian mainline airlines from all their hubs and focus cities, making it

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1078-415: The Cancun area, contributing to the region's overall aviation infrastructure. Cancun's initial airport was established in 1942 as a strategic move to support the region's primary industry at the time: the chewing gum industry . This early airport operated on a rudimentary runway , featuring a control tower constructed from wood and reeds, which remained in operation until 1973. To commemorate its history,

1127-461: The Metropolitan zone, the airport is situated at an elevation 1,529 metres (5,016 ft) above sea level , featuring three asphalt runways: Runway 11R/29L measuring 4,000 metres (13,000 ft), Runway 02/20 measuring 1,818 metres (5,965 ft), and Runway 11L/29R 3,538 metres (11,608 ft). The airport's single terminal spans an area of 89,300 square metres (961,000 sq ft) and

1176-555: The United States, and Latin America. It is positioned south of the passenger terminal complex, near the main airport entrance. It offers various services, including ground support, fuel coordination, ground transportation, car rental, catering, and airport lounges . Additionally, the FBO accommodates commercial services from the Belizean airline Tropic Air . Terminal-to-terminal transportation

1225-604: The airport include: Air Force Station No. 1 ( Spanish : Estación Aérea Militar N.º 1 Aeropuerto Internacional de Guadalajara ) (E.A.M. 1) is situated on the airport grounds. Adjacent facilities encompass a maintenance base for Volaris, Aeromexico, an FBO terminal, a general aviation apron with several hangars, and a cargo terminal, recently expanded to store approximately 350,000 tons of goods annually within its 27,000 square metres (290,000 sq ft). The cargo terminal features six positions capable of handling various wide-body aircraft. ^1 Viva flight to Nuevo Laredo makes

1274-483: The airport is named after Miguel Hidalgo , a prominent leader in the Mexican War of Independence . The airport is the second-busiest in Mexico for cargo flights, providing cargo services to countries in the Americas, Asia , and Europe . Additionally, the airport supports various tourism initiatives, flight training programs, and general aviation activities. In terms of passenger traffic, Guadalajara Airport ranks as

1323-707: The airport outside the United States with the highest number of passengers to and from the United States. Ranked as the 43rd busiest airport in the world , Cancun Airport is Mexico's second busiest, following Mexico City International Airport . Regionally, it stands as Latin America's fourth busiest and North America's 24th busiest airport as of 2023. In 2022, it handled 30,342,961 passengers, increasing to 32,750,411 passengers in 2023. In addition to its commercial operations, Cancun Airport supports various activities in general and executive aviation, flight training, and intensive air charter services. Cozumel and Tulum international airports serve as alternative options in

1372-563: The airport with the most passenger terminals in Mexico. Beyond the terminals, the airport offers long-term and short-term parking facilities, on-site hotels, a variety of restaurants, and rental car services. It also accommodates facilities for the Mexican Airspace Navigation Services ( Spanish : Servicios a la Navegación en el Espacio Aéreo Mexicano ). Exclusively dedicated to charter or private flights, Terminal 1 features 7 gates numbered 1 to 7, 3 helicopter stands, and

1421-418: The capability to accommodate large aircraft such as Boeing 747s and Airbus A380s, the airport boasts two parallel operative runways that can be used simultaneously. Cancun Airport is the easternmost airport in Mexico. Cancun Airport comprises three terminals dedicated to scheduled flights (Terminals 2, 3, and 4), one terminal specifically for charter flights (Terminal 1), and an FBO terminal . This makes it

1470-474: The capacity to service ten Boeing 727-200 aircraft and two DC-10s , constituting a significant portion (approximately 23%) of the airline's fleet. Until Mexicana's bankruptcy, the airport served as a hub for the airline, functioning as one of its gateways to the United States . On May 24, 1993, the airport parking lot became the site of a tragic firefight between the Logan Heights Gang , associated with

1519-493: The comprehensive plan aimed to transform Cancun from a sparsely inhabited area into a world-class tourist hub. Substantial investments in infrastructure were made, including the construction of the new Cancun International Airport, executed by Henro y Asociados in collaboration with the Department of Infrastructure . The airport's inaugural commercial flight occurred on May 12, 1975, drawing swift attention from international tourists. Throughout its history, Cancun Airport has hosted

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1568-561: The first airport in Mexico to have four terminals. It features 14 gates equipped with jetbridges and can handle 9   million passengers a year. An on-site hotel is also planned to be opened, as well as a parking structure. Three lounges serve Terminal 4. They are the MERA Business Lounge (national), MERA Business Lounge (international), and The Lounge in Partnership with Air Transat. At Terminal 4, ADO bus tickets are available for

1617-493: The following century it changed administrative functions and not until the 27 July 1939 did it get the name Tlajomulco de Zúñiga in honor of General Eugenio Zúñiga (native of Tlajomulco), and was converted into a leading municipality. Its historical background dates back to the time when the Nahua people were here. The region of Tlajomulco belonged to the lordship of Tonallan and the inhabitants were called Tlajomulcas. In 1266, during

1666-465: The main building)—it serves most domestic airlines, along with all international flights to Central and South America and select long-haul flights to Europe. The check-in area houses a bank and food outlets, while the boarding area features several restaurants and shops, along with immigration/customs services. Two lounges, the MERA Business Lounge and The Lounge by Global Lounge Network cater to domestic and international travelers. The primary tenants at

1715-517: The opposite side of the runway from the main terminal buildings. The station will facilitate departures along both the west route, connecting to destinations such as Chichén Itzá railway station , Teya Mérida railway station , and San Francisco de Campeche railway station , and the south route, serving Tulum railway station , Tulum Airport railway station , and Chetumal Airport railway station . Trains are scheduled to operate at least every 2 hours along these routes. The Conexión Intermodal Tren Maya

1764-497: The potential for another expropriation remains an option to advance the project. In December 2021, Guadalajara Airport achieved a significant milestone with the introduction of Aeroméxico's nonstop flights to Madrid , operated by a Boeing 787 . This marked the airport's inaugural direct connection to Europe. The airport is located in the municipality of Tlajomulco de Zúñiga , approximately 17 kilometres (11 mi) southeast of Downtown Guadalajara. Situated within built-up areas of

1813-464: The primary long-distance bus carrier in southeastern Mexico, serves various destinations, including Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulúm , and Mérida (with stops at Altabrisa station and Paseo 60 station). Additionally, ADO provides transportation to Cozumel (via Bus + Ferry) and Chiquilá (via Bus + Ferry). ADO buses stop at all ground transportation terminals and travel directly to the ADO Bus stations in

1862-469: The promising vision, expansion initiatives have faced setbacks due to conflicts with residents. Protests have disrupted parking lot access, leading to a reevaluation of the construction timeline. Residents argue that Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico holds debts for the land, originally expropriated in 1975 for airport expansion. This contested terrain, spanning the airport's polygon and an additional 320 hectares (790 acres), designates 51 hectares (130 acres) for

1911-477: The publication of the 'Ley de Aeropuertos' (Airports Law) by the Department of Communications and Transportation ( Spanish : Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transporte ), marking the inception of Mexico's airport privatization program. In 1999, Guadalajara Airport joined Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), a consortium headquartered in Guadalajara. The airport served as a hub for Aero California from its establishment in 1960 until its bankruptcy in 2006. In

1960-465: The second runway. The ongoing dispute has prompted Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico to appeal to the Department of Communications and Transportation, resulting in a temporary postponement of the second runway's construction. Successful completion of these expansions is anticipated to substantially boost the airport's capacity, accommodating over 40 million passengers. In the absence of fruitful negotiations,

2009-413: The specified towns without stopping at hotels or along the route. Coaches accommodate 44 passengers and feature air conditioning and high-definition entertainment screens. Cancun International Airport is across Federal Highway 180 from Cancún Airport railway station , the largest station on the recently established Tren Maya , a 1,500 km intercity rail network. This station has nine platforms located on

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2058-779: The terminal are Viva Aerobus , which operates a hub at this location, and Magnicharters and Volaris , operating a focus city services along with Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris El Salvador . Other airlines serving Terminal 1 include Aerolíneas Argentinas , Alaska Airlines , Arajet , Avianca , Avianca Costa Rica , Avianca Ecuador , Avianca El Salvador , Conviasa , Copa Airlines , LATAM Brasil , LATAM Chile , LATAM Perú , LOT Polish Airlines , Neos , Sky Airline Peru , Sunwing Airlines , TAG Airlines , TUI Airways , TUI fly Netherlands , TUI fly Belgium , and Wingo . Dedicated exclusively to international flights, Terminal 3 features 21 gates (C4 through C24). Primarily utilized by major US carriers and select Canadian and European carriers,

2107-596: The terminal provides amenities such as shops, including duty-free options, cafés, restaurants, and immigration and customs facilities. Terminal 3 is home to the MERA Business Lounge. The ground transportation facility is situated outside the arrivals hall. The airlines flying to Terminal 3 are Air Canada , Air Canada Rouge , Air Caraïbes , American Airlines , British Airways , Delta Air Lines , Iberojet , Spirit Airlines , United Airlines , Wamos Air , and World2fly . Terminal 4 serves both domestic and international flights. It opened in October 2017, making Cancún Airport

2156-534: The third busiest in Mexico, following Mexico City and Cancún . It stands as the ninth busiest in Latin America and the 44th busiest in North America . It handled 17,710,200 passengers in 2023, a 13.5% compared to the 15,606,600 passengers it handled in 2022. The Guadalajara Airport was inaugurated on March 1, 1951, featuring two asphalt runways , an apron, and a small passenger terminal. The opening ceremony

2205-606: The time of the King Tlajomulpilli , the town became powerful, dominating what today is known as Tala , Acatlán and other nearby towns. Tlajomulco was founded with the authority of Lord De Tonalá, in appreciation to Pitláloc, Copaya, Pilili and Totoch, for resisting the invasion of the Purépecha . In the first half of the 16th century, Coyotl being a tyrant, suppressed the people of Cuyutlán, Cuescomatitlán, Cajititlán, Atlixtac (Santa Anita) and Xuchitlán, with fees until in 1530 it

2254-655: Was conquered by Nuño Beltrán de Guzmán, who upon arriving in Tlajomulco was well received by the tyrant Coyotl, who he helped in the conquest of Tonalá. The tyrant was baptized this same year and supported Nuño Beltrán de Guzmán and was called Pedro de Guzmán. Seventeen plastic bags with human remains were found in colonia Chulavista in January 2021. Guadalajara International Airport Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport ( IATA : GDL , ICAO : MMGL ), simply known as Guadalajara International Airport ,

2303-410: Was dedicated to essential developments, including the construction of a new runway located on the northern side of the airport, converting the terminal and other buildings into midfield facilities. Other developments include improved terminal access, an expanded parking lot, a hotel, an office complex, and a solar power plant. The comprehensive expansion project is slated for completion by 2024. Despite

2352-589: Was executed largely using existing infrastructure, with the old runway, apron, and building repurposed for general aviation. Throughout the following years, the airport underwent further transformations. In 1973, runways, taxiways, aprons, passenger buildings, parking lots, a control tower , and fuel storage areas were completely renovated or newly constructed. Technological enhancements, such as jetbridges , high-intensity lights, visual approach slope indicator (VASI) and runway end identifier lights (REIL), were implemented to ensure operational efficiency and safety. In

2401-547: Was officiated by President Miguel Alemán Valdés . Guadalajara Airport has undergone significant expansions since its early days. In 1966, operations were briefly suspended due to safety concerns raised by the Technical Commission of the Mexican Pilots Association ( Spanish : Asociación Sindical de Pilotos Aviadores de México ASPA ). Urgent repairs were carried out, with airlines temporarily redirected to

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