Ciudad Victoria International Airport | |
Nativename: | Spanish; Castilian: {{small|Aeropuerto Internacional de <br>Ciudad Victoria |
Iata: | CVM |
Icao: | MMCV |
Type: | Public |
Operator: | Grupo Olmeca-Maya-Mexica |
City-Served: | Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
Location: | Güémez, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
Metric-Elev: | y |
Elevation-M: | 232 |
Pushpin Map: | Tamaulipas#Mexico |
Pushpin Label: | CVM |
Metric-Rwy: | y |
R1-Number: | 15/33 |
R1-Length-M: | 2200 |
R1-Surface: | Asphalt |
Stat-Year: | 2023 |
Stat1-Header: | Total passengers |
Stat1-Data: | 29,327 |
Stat2-Header: | Ranking in Mexico |
Stat2-Data: | 53rd 2 |
Footnotes: | Source: Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil[1] |
Timezone: | CST |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of the airport in Tamaulipas |
Ciudad Victoria International Airport (Spanish; Castilian: Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad Victoria); officially Aeropuerto Internacional General Pedro José Méndez (General Pedro José Méndez International Airport) is an international airport located in Güémez, Tamaulipas, Mexico. It handles air traffic of the city of Ciudad Victoria, serving domestic flights and supporting cargo operations and various executive and general aviation activities. Operated by Grupo Olmeca-Maya-Mexica (GAFSACOMM), a holding company owned by the Mexican military, the airport was named after Pedro José Méndez, a distinguished military figure from Tamaulipas. In 2022, the airport handled 15,164 passengers, increasing to 29,327 in 2023.
The airport is situated at an elevation of above mean sea level, covering an area of . It features a single asphalt runway, designated as 15/33, measuring . The commercial aviation apron spans, featuring three parking positions for narrow-body aircraft and additional stands for general aviation. Official operating hours are from 7:00 to 19:00.
The passenger terminal caters to both domestic arrivals and departures in a single-story structure. It includes check-in areas, a security checkpoint, a baggage claim area, and an arrivals hall with car rental services, taxi stands, and several retail stores. The departures concourse includes two gates with direct access to the apron, allowing passengers to board their planes by walking to the aircraft. Adjacent facilities include a dedicated general aviation terminal with parking areas, hangars, administration offices, and courier and logistic facilities.