GAP reported a 6.3% decline in April 2026 passenger traffic across its Mexican airports compared to April 2025.
Quiver AI Summary
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) announced preliminary airport passenger traffic figures for April 2026, revealing a 6.3% overall decline in traffic compared to April 2025. While Guadalajara airport saw a slight increase of 0.9%, significant decreases were noted at Puerto Vallarta (17.0%), Tijuana (10.5%), and Los Cabos (8.1%). In Jamaica, passenger numbers dropped 6.0% in Kingston and 22.0% in Montego Bay, attributed to Hurricane Melissa. Despite a 5.0% decrease in total domestic passengers, international traffic decreased by 10.8%. Overall, seats available during the month decreased by 8.3%, but load factors improved to 81.5%. GAP operates 12 airports in Mexico's Pacific region, including major cities and tourist destinations.
Potential Positives
- Guadalajara airport, one of GAP's key airports, reported a slight increase of 0.9% in passenger traffic compared to April 2025, indicating stable demand in that market.
- The overall decrease in total passenger traffic was only 5.0% for April 2026 compared to April 2025, a relatively minor decline, suggesting resilience in the airport operations despite challenges.
- Load factors improved from 80.8% in April 2025 to 81.5% in April 2026, indicating more efficient utilization of available seats.
Potential Negatives
- GAP reported a 6.3% decrease in total passenger traffic across its airports compared to April 2025, which may indicate a downturn in operational performance and potential revenue loss.
- Significant decreases in passenger traffic were noted at key airports, including Tijuana (10.5%), Puerto Vallarta (17.0%), and Montego Bay (22.0%), which could adversely affect the company’s market position and growth prospects.
- The decline in available seats by 8.3% may hinder the company's ability to capitalize on demand and could negatively impact overall revenue.
FAQ
What were the total passenger traffic figures for GAP in April 2026?
The total passenger traffic for GAP in April 2026 decreased by 6.3% compared to April 2025.
Which GAP airport saw an increase in passenger traffic?
Guadalajara airport reported a 0.9% increase in passenger traffic in April 2026 compared to the previous year.
How did Puerto Vallarta's traffic change in April 2026?
Puerto Vallarta experienced a 17.0% decrease in passenger traffic compared to April 2025.
What impact did Hurricane Melissa have on GAP's airports?
Hurricane Melissa caused significant decreases in passenger traffic at GAP’s airports in Jamaica, affecting Kingston and Montego Bay.
What were the overall trends in passenger traffic for GMP in 2026?
Overall, GAP’s airports recorded a 5.0% decrease in total domestic passenger traffic for April 2026.
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Full Release
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):
| Airport | Apr-25 | Apr-26 | % Change | Jan - Apr 25 | Jan - Apr 26 | % Change |
| Guadalajara | 1,067.5 | 1,066.2 | (0.1%) | 4,088.6 | 4,101.8 | 0.3% |
| Tijuana* | 748.6 | 671.7 | (10.3%) | 2,806.1 | 2,640.2 | (5.9%) |
| Los Cabos | 254.6 | 240.9 | (5.4%) | 923.5 | 869.2 | (5.9%) |
| Puerto Vallarta | 278.4 | 255.1 | (8.4%) | 932.0 | 899.9 | (3.4%) |
| Montego Bay | 0.0 | 0.0 | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 | N/A |
| Guanajuato | 194.0 | 179.1 | (7.7%) | 709.6 | 689.9 | (2.8%) |
| Hermosillo | 184.4 | 166.0 | (10.0%) | 693.1 | 646.6 | (6.7%) |
| Kingston | 0.0 | 0.0 | (28.0%) | 0.1 | 0.7 | 610.9% |
| Morelia | 60.2 | 58.3 | (3.2%) | 246.3 | 251.2 | 2.0% |
| La Paz | 111.8 | 123.2 | 10.2% | 392.4 | 437.0 | 11.4% |
| Mexicali | 105.0 | 90.5 | (13.8%) | 398.2 | 350.2 | (12.0%) |
| Aguascalientes | 53.3 | 55.1 | 3.5% | 205.1 | 194.0 | (5.4%) |
| Los Mochis | 66.5 | 60.8 | (8.6%) | 231.6 | 224.1 | (3.2%) |
| Manzanillo | 10.7 | 9.9 | (7.4%) | 45.5 | 42.8 | (6.0%) |
| Total | 3,135.2 | 2,976.9 | (5.0 %) | 11,672.0 | 11,347.7 | (2.8 %) |
International Terminal Passengers (in thousands):
| Airport | Apr-25 | Apr-26 | % Change | Jan - Apr 25 | Jan - Apr 26 | % Change |
| Guadalajara | 452.9 | 467.2 | 3.2% | 1,959.9 | 1,959.3 | (0.0%) |
| Tijuana* | 351.1 | 312.8 | (10.9%) | 1,366.0 | 1,210.4 | (11.4%) |
| Los Cabos | 442.9 | 400.1 | (9.7%) | 1,825.8 | 1,772.8 | (2.9%) |
| Puerto Vallarta | 375.7 | 287.5 | (23.5%) | 1,848.2 | 1,566.4 | (15.2%) |
| Montego Bay | 430.4 | 335.6 | (22.0%) | 1,769.4 | 1,252.9 | (29.2%) |
| Guanajuato | 84.3 | 72.2 | (14.3%) | 347.4 | 330.1 | (5.0%) |
| Hermosillo | 6.1 | 6.9 | 14.2% | 27.0 | 28.9 | 7.0% |
| Kingston | 155.0 | 145.7 | (6.0%) | 583.0 | 560.5 | (3.9%) |
| Morelia | 56.0 | 64.9 | 15.9% | 230.2 | 280.7 | 22.0% |
| La Paz | 3.0 | 4.6 | 55.2% | 11.7 | 17.2 | 47.2% |
| Mexicali | 0.6 | 0.6 | (8.9%) | 2.4 | 2.4 | 0.6% |
| Aguascalientes | 27.5 | 29.5 | 7.5% | 101.1 | 106.8 | 5.6% |
| Los Mochis | 0.7 | 0.7 | 11.5% | 2.6 | 2.6 | 0.7% |
| Manzanillo | 9.8 | 8.2 | (15.9%) | 53.7 | 44.5 | (17.0%) |
| Total | 2,395.8 | 2,136.5 | (10.8 %) | 10,128.3 | 9,135.5 | (9.8 %) |
Total Terminal Passengers (in thousands):
| Airport | Apr-25 | Apr-26 | % Change | Jan - Apr 25 | Jan - Apr 26 | % Change |
| Guadalajara | 1,520.4 | 1,533.4 | 0.9% | 6,048.5 | 6,061.1 | 0.2% |
| Tijuana* | 1,099.7 | 984.5 | (10.5%) | 4,172.0 | 3,850.6 | (7.7%) |
| Los Cabos | 697.5 | 641.0 | (8.1%) | 2,749.3 | 2,642.0 | (3.9%) |
| Puerto Vallarta | 654.1 | 542.6 | (17.0%) | 2,780.2 | 2,466.3 | (11.3%) |
| Montego Bay | 430.4 | 335.6 | (22.0%) | 1,769.4 | 1,252.9 | (29.2%) |
| Guanajuato | 278.4 | 251.3 | (9.7%) | 1,057.0 | 1,020.0 | (3.5%) |
| Hermosillo | 190.5 | 173.0 | (9.2%) | 720.1 | 675.5 | (6.2%) |
| Kingston | 155.0 | 145.7 | (6.0%) | 583.1 | 561.2 | (3.8%) |
| Morelia | 116.2 | 123.2 | 6.0% | 476.5 | 532.0 | 11.6% |
| La Paz | 114.8 | 127.8 | 11.4% | 404.1 | 454.2 | 12.4% |
| Mexicali | 105.6 | 91.0 | (13.8%) | 400.5 | 352.6 | (12.0%) |
| Aguascalientes | 80.7 | 84.7 | 4.9% | 306.2 | 300.8 | (1.8%) |
| Los Mochis | 67.2 | 61.5 | (8.4%) | 234.1 | 226.6 | (3.2%) |
| Manzanillo | 20.5 | 18.1 | (11.4%) | 99.2 | 87.3 | (12.0%) |
| Total | 5,531.0 | 5,113.4 | (7.6 %) | 21,800.3 | 20,483.2 | (6.0 %) |
| *Passengers in Tijuana who use CBX in both directions are classified as international. | ||||||
CBX users (in thousands):
| Airport | Apr-25 | Apr-26 | % Change | Jan - Apr 25 | Jan - Apr 26 | % Change | ||
| Tijuana | 345.0 | 309.4 |
(10.3%)
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1,343.2 | 1,195.7 |
(11.0%)
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Highlights for the month:
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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.
