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Ciudad Victoria International Airport

Coordinates: 23°42′14″N 098°57′23″W / 23.70389°N 98.95639°W / 23.70389; -98.95639
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Ciudad Victoria
International Airport

Aeropuerto Internacional de
Ciudad Victoria
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorGrupo Olmeca-Maya-Mexica
ServesCiudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico
LocationGüémez, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Time zoneCST (UTC−06:00)
Elevation AMSL232 m / 761 ft
Coordinates23°42′14″N 098°57′23″W / 23.70389°N 98.95639°W / 23.70389; -98.95639
Websitegrupoolmecamayamexica.com.mx/aeropuertos/aeropuerto_cd-victoria.html
Map
CVM is located in Tamaulipas
CVM
CVM
Location of the airport in Tamaulipas
CVM is located in Mexico
CVM
CVM
CVM (Mexico)
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
15/33 2,200 7,218 Asphalt
Statistics (2023)
Total passengers29,327
Ranking in Mexico53rd Decrease 2
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 2022, the airport handled 15,164 passengers, increasing to 29,327 in 2023.[1]

Facilities

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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

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Passenger

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AirlinesDestinations
Mexicana de Aviación Mexico City–AIFA, Nuevo Laredo

Cargo

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AirlinesDestinations
Aeronaves TSM Laredo

Destinations map

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Domestic destinations from Ciudad Victoria International Airport
Red = Year-round destination
Blue = Future destination
Green = Seasonal destination

Statistics

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Terminal map

Passengers

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Ciudad Victoria Airport Passengers. See Wikidata query.
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Estadística Operacional de Aeropuertos / Statistics by Airport". Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
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