Press Releases May 5, 2026 09:08 PM

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Reports a Passenger Traffic Decrease in April 2026 of 7.6% Compared to 2025

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico reports a 7.6% decrease in total passenger traffic for April 2026 compared to April 2025, highlighting declines at key airports impacted by weather disruptions.

By Hana Yamamoto PAC

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) announced a 7.6% decrease in total terminal passenger traffic in April 2026 compared to the same month in 2025. Passenger declines were notable at key airports such as Puerto Vallarta, Tijuana, Los Cabos, and Montego Bay, the latter affected by Hurricane Melissa. Though Guadalajara airport saw a slight passenger increase, overall seat availability decreased by 8.3%, with a modest improvement in load factor to 81.5%. This drop in traffic reflects operational challenges impacting the airports GAP manages across Mexico and Jamaica.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Reports a Passenger Traffic Decrease in April 2026 of 7.6% Compared to 2025
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Key Points

  • April 2026 total passenger traffic fell 7.6% year-over-year, driven by decreases at major tourist airports and disruptions from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.
  • Seating capacity decreased by 8.3% while load factors improved slightly to 81.5%, indicating reduced flights but relatively stable demand.
  • Variations in passenger traffic reflect diverse regional impacts, with some airports like Guadalajara maintaining stable or positive growth, contrasting the significant drops elsewhere.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, May 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 April 2026, compared with April 2025.

During April 2026, the 12 Mexican airports operated by GAP recorded a 6.3% decrease in total passenger traffic compared to April 2025. Guadalajara airport reported an increase of 0.9%, while Puerto Vallarta, Tijuana and Los Cabos reported a decrease of 17.0%, 10.5%, and 8.1%, respectively, compared to April 2025. With respect to GAP’s airports in Jamaica, Kingston recorded a decrease of 6.0%, while Montego Bay recorded a decrease of 22.0%, as a result of disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa.

Domestic Terminal Passengers (in thousands):

AirportApr-25Apr-26% ChangeJan - Apr 25Jan - Apr 26% ChangeGuadalajara1,067.51,066.2(0.1%)4,088.64,101.80.3% Tijuana*748.6671.7(10.3%)2,806.12,640.2(5.9%)Los Cabos254.6240.9(5.4%)923.5869.2(5.9%)Puerto Vallarta278.4255.1(8.4%)932.0899.9(3.4%)Montego Bay0.00.0N/A0.00.0N/AGuanajuato194.0179.1(7.7%)709.6689.9(2.8%)Hermosillo184.4166.0(10.0%)693.1646.6(6.7%)Kingston0.00.0(28.0%)0.10.7610.9% Morelia60.258.3(3.2%)246.3251.22.0% La Paz111.8123.210.2% 392.4437.011.4% Mexicali105.090.5(13.8%)398.2350.2(12.0%)Aguascalientes53.355.13.5% 205.1194.0(5.4%)Los Mochis66.560.8(8.6%)231.6224.1(3.2%)Manzanillo10.79.9(7.4%)45.542.8(6.0%)Total3,135.22,976.9(5.0%)11,672.011,347.7(2.8%) 

International Terminal Passengers (in thousands):

AirportApr-25Apr-26% ChangeJan - Apr 25Jan - Apr 26% ChangeGuadalajara452.9467.23.2% 1,959.91,959.3(0.0%)Tijuana*351.1312.8(10.9%)1,366.01,210.4(11.4%)Los Cabos442.9400.1(9.7%)1,825.81,772.8(2.9%)Puerto Vallarta375.7287.5(23.5%)1,848.21,566.4(15.2%)Montego Bay430.4335.6(22.0%)1,769.41,252.9(29.2%)Guanajuato84.372.2(14.3%)347.4330.1(5.0%)Hermosillo6.16.914.2% 27.028.97.0% Kingston155.0145.7(6.0%)583.0560.5(3.9%)Morelia56.064.915.9% 230.2280.722.0% La Paz3.04.655.2% 11.717.247.2% Mexicali0.60.6(8.9%)2.42.40.6% Aguascalientes27.529.57.5% 101.1106.85.6% Los Mochis0.70.711.5% 2.62.60.7% Manzanillo9.88.2(15.9%)53.744.5(17.0%)Total2,395.82,136.5(10.8%)10,128.39,135.5(9.8%) 

Total Terminal Passengers (in thousands):

AirportApr-25Apr-26% ChangeJan - Apr 25Jan - Apr 26% ChangeGuadalajara1,520.41,533.40.9% 6,048.56,061.10.2% Tijuana*1,099.7984.5(10.5%)4,172.03,850.6(7.7%)Los Cabos697.5641.0(8.1%)2,749.32,642.0(3.9%)Puerto Vallarta654.1542.6(17.0%)2,780.22,466.3(11.3%)Montego Bay430.4335.6(22.0%)1,769.41,252.9(29.2%)Guanajuato278.4251.3(9.7%)1,057.01,020.0(3.5%)Hermosillo190.5173.0(9.2%)720.1675.5(6.2%)Kingston155.0145.7(6.0%)583.1561.2(3.8%)Morelia116.2123.26.0% 476.5532.011.6% La Paz114.8127.811.4% 404.1454.212.4% Mexicali105.691.0(13.8%)400.5352.6(12.0%)Aguascalientes80.784.74.9% 306.2300.8(1.8%)Los Mochis67.261.5(8.4%)234.1226.6(3.2%)Manzanillo20.518.1(11.4%)99.287.3(12.0%)Total5,531.05,113.4(7.6%)21,800.320,483.2(6.0%)       *Passengers in Tijuana who use CBX in both directions are classified as international. 

CBX users (in thousands):

AirportApr-25Apr-26% ChangeJan - Apr 25Jan - Apr 26% ChangeTijuana345.0309.4(10.3%)
1,343.21,195.7(11.0%)
 

Highlights for the month:

  • Seats and load factors

The seats available during April 2026 decreased by 8.3%, compared to April 2025. The load factors for the month went from 80.8% in April 2025 to 81.5% in April 2026.

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.

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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.


Risks

  • Weather-related disruptions such as hurricanes pose operational risks, evidenced by the 22% passenger drop at Montego Bay airport due to Hurricane Melissa, impacting revenue streams.
  • Sustained lower passenger volumes at key airports may affect financial performance and growth prospects, especially in tourist-dependent regions.
  • Fluctuations in seat availability and demand could complicate capacity planning and cost management, posing ongoing operational uncertainties.

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