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Monthly UpdateMay 5, 2026, 09:11 PM

Pacific Airport Group April Passenger Traffic Down 7.6%

AI Summary

Pacific Airport Group reported a 7.6% decrease in total terminal passenger traffic for April 2026 compared to April 2025. The 12 Mexican airports saw a 6.3% decrease, with Guadalajara showing a slight increase of 0.9%, while Puerto Vallarta, Tijuana, and Los Cabos experienced significant declines. Jamaican airports, Kingston and Montego Bay, also saw decreases of 6.0% and 22.0% respectively, primarily due to disruptions from Hurricane Melissa. Despite fewer available seats (down 8.3%), the overall load factor improved from 80.8% to 81.5%.

Key Highlights

  • Total terminal passenger traffic decreased by 7.6% in April 2026 year-over-year.
  • Mexican airports experienced a 6.3% decrease in total passenger traffic.
  • Guadalajara airport traffic increased by 0.9% in April 2026.
  • Puerto Vallarta, Tijuana, and Los Cabos traffic decreased by 17.0%, 10.5%, and 8.1%.
  • Jamaican airports saw traffic decline by 6.0% (Kingston) and 22.0% (Montego Bay).
  • Hurricane Melissa caused disruptions impacting Jamaican airport traffic.
  • Seats available decreased by 8.3%, while load factors improved to 81.5% from 80.8%.