Ciudad Victoria International Airport (); 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 2025, the airport handled 15,163 passengers.
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 Passenger
Destinations map
Statistics Annual Traffic + Passenger statistics at Ciudad Victoria Airport Year Total Passengers change % Cargo movements (t) Air operations 2006 43,949 144 8,211 2007 65,660 49.40%169 9,131 2008 65,058 0.92%182 9,364 2009 65,670 0.94%157 9,915 2010 65,447 0.34%20513,341 2011 88,686 35.51%209 14,749 2012 86,072 2.95%299 13,659 2013 79,765 7.33%29511,868 2014 86,928 8.98%258 11,206 2015 75,156 13.54%277 9,740 2016 82,248 9.44%272 9,365 2017 63,144 23.23% 217 7,492 2018 59,696 5.5% 173 6,931 2019 50,557 15.31% 96 6,081 2020 15,088 70.16% 31 4,113 2021 15,163 0.50% 34 4,343 2022 15,164 0.01% 30 3,742 2023 29,327 93.4% 0 3,557 2024 18,799 35.9% 5 3,094 2025 15,163 19.34% 0 2,822
See also List of the busiest airports in Mexico List of airports in Mexico List of airports by ICAO code: M List of busiest airports in North America List of the busiest airports in Latin America Transportation in Mexico Tourism in Mexico
References
External links
Official Website Grupo Olmeca Maya Mexica
Accident history for CVM at Aviation Safety Network Ciudad Victoria Airport information at Great Circle Mapper