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Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico Reports A Passenger Traffic Increase In July 2026 Of 1.2% Compared To 2025

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico reports a modest 1.2% increase in total passenger traffic for July 2026 versus 2025, with mixed results across key airports.

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Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) announced a 1.2% increase in total passenger traffic during July 2026 compared to July 2025. The company’s 12 Mexican airports showed a 3.9% increase overall, led by significant gains in Guadalajara (13.2%) and Tijuana (7.2%). However, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos experienced decreases of 12.1% and 6.9%, respectively. Jamaican airports managed by GAP saw mixed results, with Kingston growing by 2.9% while Montego Bay traffic fell by 26.6%. Seat capacity increased slightly by 0.7% and load factors improved to 85.2%. GAP also launched new routes connecting Mexican and Caribbean airports.

Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico Reports A Passenger Traffic Increase In July 2026 Of 1.2% Compared To 2025
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Key Points

  • Total passenger traffic increased modestly by 1.2% year-over-year in July 2026, reflecting steady but uneven airport performance.
  • Strong domestic traffic growth in Guadalajara and Tijuana contrasts with declines at Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos, affecting tourism-related airport hubs.
  • Expansion of new air routes and slightly improved load factors indicate management's efforts to optimize operations and capture demand.
  • Sectors impacted include transportation, travel & tourism, and regional economic activity around key Mexican and Jamaican airports.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V., (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) (“the Company” or “GAP”) announces preliminary terminal passenger traffic figures for July 2026, compared with July 2025.

During July 2026, the 12 Mexican airports operated by GAP recorded a 3.9% increase in total passenger traffic compared to July 2025. Guadalajara and Tijuana airports reported an increase of 13.2% and 7.2%, respectively, while Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos reported a decrease of 12.1% and 6.9%, respectively, compared to July 2025. With respect to GAP’s airports in Jamaica, Kingston recorded an increase of 2.9%, while Montego Bay Kingston recorded a decrease of 26.6%.

Domestic Terminal Passengers (in thousands):

AirportJul-25Jul-26% ChangeJan - Jul 25Jan - Jul 26% ChangeGuadalajara1,092.51,225.612.2%7,204.67,447.23.4%Tijuana*776.3811.64.6%4,972.94,753.8(4.4%)Los Cabos282.9302.67.0%1,691.51,654.2(2.2%)Puerto Vallarta321.5323.30.6%1,805.41,747.3(3.2%)Montego Bay0.00.0(100.0%)0.00.0(100.0%)Guanajuato204.0212.74.3%1,296.41,257.4(3.0%)Hermosillo195.6182.1(6.9%)1,249.81,159.8(7.2%)Kingston0.10.1(48.5%)0.30.9208.6%Morelia76.374.3(2.5%)435.5439.00.8%La Paz126.4141.411.9%735.1812.910.6%Mexicali121.4111.1(8.5%)720.2635.4(11.8%)Aguascalientes59.568.915.8%378.7368.6(2.7%)Los Mochis61.766.06.9%406.1404.8(0.3%)Manzanillo11.613.415.1%77.774.7(3.9%)Total3,329.83,533.06.1%20,974.320,755.9(1.0%)       


International Terminal Passengers (in thousands):

AirportJul-25Jul-26% ChangeJan - Jul 25Jan - Jul 26% ChangeGuadalajara563.9649.715.2%3,458.13,640.85.3%Tijuana*379.1427.212.7%2,445.72,274.8(7.0%)Los Cabos403.9336.9(16.6%)3,011.12,793.9(7.2%)Puerto Vallarta229.1160.9(29.8%)2,550.72,058.9(19.3%)Montego Bay510.6374.8(26.6%)3,114.22,284.1(26.7%)Guanajuato108.7102.1(6.1%)624.5582.1(6.8%)Hermosillo6.87.611.4%47.050.98.4%Kingston191.8197.43.0%1,073.31,047.6(2.4%)Morelia71.976.56.4%401.9483.920.4%La Paz2.53.124.2%20.128.541.6%Mexicali0.80.84.2%4.44.52.9%Aguascalientes32.431.2(3.7%)188.5193.42.6%Los Mochis0.91.232.0%4.85.28.2%Manzanillo4.03.5(12.3%)66.156.5(14.6%)Total2,506.22,372.9(5.3%)17,010.415,505.0(8.9%)       


Total Terminal Passengers (in thousands):

AirportJul-25Jul-26% ChangeJan - Jul 25Jan - Jul 26% ChangeGuadalajara1,656.41,875.413.2%10,662.711,088.04.0%Tijuana*1,155.31,238.87.2%7,418.77,028.6(5.3%)Los Cabos686.8639.5(6.9%)4,702.74,448.1(5.4%)Puerto Vallarta550.6484.2(12.1%)4,356.13,806.1(12.6%)Montego Bay510.6374.8(26.6%)3,114.22,284.1(26.7%)Guanajuato312.8314.80.7%1,920.81,839.5(4.2%)Hermosillo202.5189.7(6.3%)1,296.71,210.7(6.6%)Kingston191.9197.52.9%1,073.61,048.5(2.3%)Morelia148.1150.81.8%837.4922.910.2%La Paz128.9144.512.1%755.3841.411.4%Mexicali122.2111.9(8.4%)724.6639.9(11.7%)Aguascalientes91.8100.08.9%567.2562.0(0.9%)Los Mochis62.667.27.3%410.9409.9(0.2%)Manzanillo15.616.88.1%143.9131.2(8.8%)Total5,836.05,906.01.2%37,984.736,260.9(4.5%)       

*Passengers in Tijuana who use CBX in both directions are classified as international.


CBX users (in thousands):

AirportJul-25Jul-26% ChangeJan - Jul 25Jan - Jul 26% ChangeTijuana371.6421.613.4%2,401.22,243.7(6.6%)


Highlights for the month:

  • Seats and load factors

The seats available during July 2026 increased by 0.7%, compared to July 2025. The load factors for the month went from 84.8% in July 2025 to 85.2% in July 2026.

  • New routes
    • Guanajuato - Santa Lucia: Mexicana
    • Hermosillo - Santa Lucia: Mexicana
    • Manzanillo – Santa Lucia: Viva
    • Montego Bay - Guadeloupe: Liat Air

Company Description                                                                                                                                                                       

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. (GAP) operates 12 airports throughout Mexico’s Pacific region, including the major cities of Guadalajara and Tijuana, the four tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, La Paz and Manzanillo, and six other mid-sized cities: Hermosillo, Guanajuato, Morelia, Aguascalientes, Mexicali, and Los Mochis. In February 2006, GAP’s shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “PAC” and on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GAP”. In April 2015, GAP acquired 100% of Desarrollo de Concessioner Aeroportuarias, S.L., which owns a majority stake in MBJ Airports Limited, a company operating Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica. In October 2018, GAP entered into a concession agreement for the Norman Manley International Airport operation in Kingston, Jamaica, and took control of the operation in October 2019.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts and are based on management’s current view and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance, and financial results. The words “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “plans” and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations, and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity, or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends, or results will occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

In accordance with Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Article 42 of the “Ley del Mercado de Valores”, GAP has implemented a “whistleblower” program, which allows complainants to anonymously and confidentially report suspected activities that involve criminal conduct or violations. The telephone number in Mexico, facilitated by a third party responsible for collecting these complaints, is 800 04 ETICA (38422) or WhatsApp +52 55 6538 5504. The website is www.lineadedenunciagap.com or by email at [email protected]. GAP’s Audit Committee will be notified of all complaints for immediate investigation.

  AeropuertosGAPAlejandra Soto, Investor Relations and Social Responsibility [email protected] @aeropuertosGAPGisela Murillo, Investor [email protected] @aeropuertosgap  +52 33 3880 1100 ext. 20294 



Risks

  • Significant declines in passenger traffic at important tourist airports (e.g., Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Montego Bay) may indicate vulnerability to economic or travel disruptions affecting tourism sectors.
  • Fluctuations in international travel demand, especially in Caribbean airports, pose uncertainties for revenue stability.
  • Forward-looking statements highlight risks related to economic conditions, industry performance, and operational factors that may impact future results.

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