Ciudad Victoria International Airport
Ciudad Victoria International Airport Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad Victoria | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Grupo Olmeca-Maya-Mexica | ||||||||||
| Serves | Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico | ||||||||||
| Location | Güémez, Tamaulipas, Mexico | ||||||||||
| Time zone | CST (UTC−06:00) | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 232 m / 761 ft | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 23°42′14″N 098°57′23″W / 23.70389°N 98.95639°W | ||||||||||
| Website | www.grupomundomaya.com/CVM | ||||||||||
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CVM Location of the airport in Tamaulipas CVM CVM (Mexico) | |||||||||||
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| Source: Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil[1] | |||||||||||
Ciudad Victoria International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad Victoria); officially Aeropuerto Internacional General Pedro José Méndez (General Pedro José Méndez International Airport) (IATA: CVM, ICAO: MMCV) 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.[1]
Facilities
The airport is situated at an elevation of 232 metres (761 ft) above mean sea level, covering an area of 388 hectares (960 acres). It features a single asphalt runway, designated as 15/33, measuring 2,200 metres (7,200 ft). The commercial aviation apron spans 16,200 square metres (174,000 sq ft), 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
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Aerus | Mexico City–Felipe Ángeles[2] |
Destinations map
Ciudad Victoria Domestic destinations from Ciudad Victoria International Airport Red = Year-round destination Blue = Future destination Green = Seasonal destination |
Statistics
Annual Traffic
| Year | Total Passengers | change % | Cargo movements (t) | Air operations |
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| 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% | 205 | 13,341 |
| 2011 | 88,686 | 35.51% | 209 | 14,749 |
| 2012 | 86,072 | 2.95% | 299 | 13,659 |
| 2013 | 79,765 | 7.33% | 295 | 11,868 |
| 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
- ^ a b c "Estadística Operacional de Aeropuertos / Statistics by Airport". Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ^ "Aerus will compete with Mexicana on the route between AIFA and Ciudad Victoria starting in July". Aviacionline (in Spanish). July 2025. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
External links
- Media related to General Pedro José Méndez International Airport at Wikimedia Commons
- Official Website
- Grupo Olmeca Maya Mexica
- Aeronautical chart and airport information for MMCV at SkyVector
- "Current weather for MMCV". NOAA/NWS.
- Accident history for CVM at Aviation Safety Network
- Ciudad Victoria Airport information at Great Circle Mapper