General Lucio Blanco International Airport Explained

Reynosa International Airport
Iata:REX
Icao:MMRX
Type:Public
Operator:Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte
City-Served:Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Metric-Elev:y
Elevation-M:42
Pushpin Map:Mexico Tamaulipas#Mexico
Pushpin Label:REX
Metric-Rwy:y
R1-Number:13/31
R1-Length-M:1,903
R1-Surface:Asphalt
Stat-Year:2023
Stat1-Header:Total passengers
Stat1-Data:540,122
Stat2-Header:Ranking in Mexico
Stat2-Data:36th 2
Footnotes:Source: Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte.[1]
Timezone:CST
Summer:CDT
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the airport in Tamaulipas
Pushpin Label Position:bottom

Reynosa International Airport (Spanish; Castilian: Aeropuerto Internacional de Reynosa); officially Aeropuerto Internacional General Lucio Blanco (General Lucio Blanco International Airport) is an international airport located in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, near the Mexico–United States border. It serves the Metropolitan Area of Reynosa and the Reynosa–McAllen transborder agglomeration, facilitating multiple domestic destinations, cargo flights, flight training, and general aviation activities. The airport is the headquarters for Aerodavinci and is named after Lucio Blanco, a prominent figure of the Mexican Revolution. Operated by Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte, the airport handled 518,051 passengers in 2022 and 540,122 passengers in 2023.

Facilities

The airport is located within the Reynosa urban area, approximately southeast of Reynosa's city center. Situated at an elevation of above mean sea level, it features a single long runway and an apron equipped with four stands capable of accommodating narrow-body aircraft.

The passenger terminal underwent a comprehensive renovation and expansion in 2021. The two-story concrete structure, covering a total area of, is now capable of handling up to 1 million passengers annually. The lower level encompasses the check-in area, an arrivals hall with a baggage claim area, immigration and customs facilities, car rental services, taxi stands, and snack bars. The upper floor houses the security checkpoint and the departures concourse, featuring a commercial area, a VIP lounge, and four gates, one of which has a jet bridge.

Adjacent to the terminal, additional facilities include civil aviation hangars and designated spaces for general aviation. The airport's close proximity to the U.S. border makes it an appealing choice for cross-border travelers heading to Mexican cities. However, due to its close proximity to McAllen and the high transportation taxes for international flights in Mexico, the airport currently serves exclusively domestic destinations. Passengers traveling to destinations in the United States typically utilize the McAllen Miller International Airport.

Airlines and destinations

Destinations map

Statistics

Busiest routes

Busiest routes from Reynosa International Airport (2023)[2]
RankCityPassengersRankingAirline
1, Mexico City146,949Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Viva Aerobus
2, Guadalajara32,202Viva Aerobus
3, Cancún30,494Viva Aerobus
4, Veracruz23,086Viva Aerobus

Accidents and incidents

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OMA's December 2023 Total Passenger Traffic. Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte S.A.B. de C.V. . oma.aero . en . PDF; 292 KB . 2024-01-08 . 2024-01-27.
  2. Web site: Estadística operacional por origen-destino / Traffic Statistics by City Pairs. Spanish . Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil . January 2024 . February 1, 2024.
  3. Web site: ASN Aircraft accident McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N936ML Reynosa-Gen Lucio Blanco Airport (REX) .