Ciudad Victoria International Airport Explained

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.

Facilities

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.

Airlines and destinations

Destinations map

Statistics

Passengers

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Estadística Operacional de Aeropuertos / Statistics by Airport. Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil. January 26, 2024.