Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz)(IATA: PVR, ICAO: MMPR), simply known as Puerto Vallarta International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional de Puerto Vallarta), is an international airport serving Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. It serves as a gateway to the Mexican tourist destination of Riviera Nayarit and the Jalisco coast year-round, offering flights to and from Mexico, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The airport also houses facilities for the Mexican Army and supports various tourism, flight training, and general aviation activities. Operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, it is named after President Gustavo Díaz Ordaz.
Puerto Vallarta International Airport Aeropuerto Internacional de Puerto Vallarta | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico | ||||||||||
| Serves | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico | ||||||||||
| Focus city for | TAR Aerolíneas | ||||||||||
| Time zone | CST (UTC−06:00) | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 7 m / 23 ft | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 20°40′48″N 105°15′15″W / 20.68000°N 105.25417°W | ||||||||||
| Website | www | ||||||||||
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Ranked as the fifth-busiest airport in Mexico for international passenger traffic and the seventh-busiest in terms of passenger numbers and aircraft operations, it has witnessed rapid growth, becoming one of the country's fastest-growing airports: in 2021, it served 4.1 million passengers, increasing to almost 6.8 million in 2023. The airport connects travelers to 52 destinations, including 13 domestic and 39 international, served by 24 airlines.[1]
Facilities
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The airport is situated within the Puerto Vallarta Urban area, just one km north of Marina Vallarta, at an elevation of 7 metres (23 ft) above mean sea level. It features a single runway, designated as 04/22, measuring 3,100 metres (10,200 ft) in length with an asphalt surface. The commercial aviation apron provides twelve aircraft parking positions next to the terminal and eight remote positions. The general aviation apron offers stands for fixed-wing aircraft and heliports for private aviation.
Passenger terminals
editThe passenger terminal is a two-story structure. The ground floor includes the main entrance, a check-in area, and the arrivals section, housing customs and immigration facilities, as well as baggage claim services. Additionally, amenities such as car rental services, taxi stands, snack bars, and souvenir shops are available. The upper terminal floor features a security checkpoint and a departures area divided into two sections.
Concourse A (Gates 1-5A) caters to domestic flights and includes waiting areas with shops, food stands, and a VIP Lounge.[2] The concourse is equipped with five gates: gates 1-3 on the top floor have jet bridges, while gates 4 and 5 on the ground floor allow passengers to board directly from the apron. Airlines operating from this concourse include Aeromexico, Aeromexico Connect, Viva Aerobus, Volaris, TAR, and Magni.
Concourse B is situated in a satellite building connected to the main terminal by a walkway. This concourse serves international flights, primarily from the United States and Canadian airlines. It offers seating areas, food stands, restaurants, a VIP lounge, and duty-free shops.[2] The satellite has 15 gates (gates 6-20B) spread across two floors, with those on the top floor equipped with jet bridges. All international airlines operate from this area.[3]
In 2022, the construction of a new Terminal 2 officially began.[4] The terminal is projected to cover more than 68,000 square metres (730,000 sq ft), featuring significant expansions, resulting in an increase from 9 to 16 remote boarding gates and from 11 to 19 boarding bridges. The development also encompasses improvements to parking facilities and the establishment of a new bus terminal. Terminal 2 is planned to have the capacity to mobilize 4.5 million passengers annually and aims to become the first airport in Latin America certified as NET Zero.[5]
Other facilities
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In the vicinity of the passenger terminal, various facilities are situated, including civil aviation hangars, courier and logistics companies, and cargo services. Additionally, there is a dedicated general aviation terminal that supports a range of activities such as tourism, flight training, executive aviation, and general aviation.
Air Force Station No. 5 (Spanish: Estación Aérea Militar N.º 5, Campo Militar N.º 41-A) (E.A.M. No. 5) is located on the airport grounds, north of Runway 04/22. This station does not currently have active squadrons assigned to it. It features an aviation platform spanning 5,400 square metres (58,000 sq ft), one hangar, and other facilities designed to accommodate Air Force personnel.[6]
Airlines and destinations
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Intense seasonal tourism to Puerto Vallarta means that passenger traffic at the airport is notably focused on flights to the United States and Canada. Among the busiest routes at the airport are those to Los Angeles, Dallas, and Phoenix. WestJet stands out as the airline serving the largest number of destinations, connecting Puerto Vallarta with 12 Canadian airports during the high season. The airport's sole overseas service is provided by TUI Airways, offering a weekly year-round flight to Manchester using their Boeing 787 aircraft.
Passenger
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Destinations map
edit  Puerto Vallarta Domestic destinations from Puerto Vallarta International Airport Red = Year-round destination Blue = Future destination Green = Seasonal destination |
 Canadian destinations from Puerto Vallarta International Airport Red = Year-round destination Blue = Future destination Green = Seasonal destination |
 US destinations from Puerto Vallarta International Airport Red = Year-round destination Blue = Future destination Green = Seasonal destination |
European destinations from Puerto Vallarta International Airport Red = Year-round destination Blue = Future destination Green = Seasonal destination |
Statistics
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Busiest routes
edit| Rank | City | Passengers | Ranking | Airline |
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| 1 |  Mexico City, Mexico City
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571,825 | 
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Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Magni, Viva Aerobus, Volaris |
| 2 |  Baja California, Tijuana
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233,621 |
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Viva Aerobus, Volaris |
| 3 |  Nuevo León, Monterrey
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181,055 |
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Magni, TAR, Viva Aerobus, Volaris |
| 4 |  Jalisco, Guadalajara
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156,577 |
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Viva Aerobus, Volaris |
| 5 |  State of Mexico, Toluca
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82,873 |  2
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Viva Aerobus, Volaris |
| 6 |  Guanajuato, León/El Bajío
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60,715 |  1
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Volaris |
| 7 | State of Mexico, Mexico City-AIFA
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47,329 | 1
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Aeroméxico Connect, Viva Aerobus, Volaris |
| 8 |  Querétaro, Querétaro
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33,905 | 2
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Volaris |
| 9 |  Chihuahua, Ciudad Juárez
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17,622 | 1
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Viva Aerobus |
| 10 |  Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes
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12,203 | 1
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TAR |
| 11 | Baja California, Mexicali
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7,482 | 
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Volaris |
| 12 |  San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí
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6,667 | 1
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TAR |
| 13 |  Sinaloa, Culiacán
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2,071 |
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| 14 |  Durango, Durango
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323 |
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TAR |
| 15 |  Baja California Sur, La Paz
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119 | 3
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| Rank | City | Passengers | Ranking | Airline |
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| 1 |  United States, Los Angeles
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232,765 |
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Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, United Airlines |
| 2 | United States, Dallas/Fort Worth
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180,335 |
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American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines |
| 3 | United States, Phoenix-Sky Harbor
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148,170 |
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American Airlines, Southwest Airlines |
| 4 | United States, Houston (Intercontinental and Hobby)[a]
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125,181 |
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Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, United Express |
| 5 | United States, San Francisco
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119,901 |
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Alaska Airlines, United Airlines |
| 6 |  Canada, Calgary
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107,956 | 3
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Flair Airlines, Sunwing Airlines, WestJet |
| 7 | Canada, Vancouver
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107,471 | 3
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Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Sunwing Airlines, WestJet |
| 8 | United States, Denver
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97,643 | 2
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Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines |
| 9 | United States, Seattle
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81,396 | 2
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Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines |
| 10 | Canada, Edmonton
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58,305 | 9
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Flair Airlines, Sunwing Airlines, WestJet |
| 11 | United States, Chicago-O'Hare
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57,638 | 3
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American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris |
| 12 | United States, Atlanta
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54,746 | 1
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Delta Air Lines |
| 13 | United States, Minneapolis/St Paul
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46,315 | 1
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Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines |
| 14 | Canada, Toronto-Pearson
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45,058 | 3
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Air Canada, Air Transat, Flair Airlines, Sunwing Airlines, WestJet |
| 15 | United States, Salt Lake City
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43,038 | 3
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Delta Air Lines |
- Notes
- ^ The official statistics combine both George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports.
See also
edit- 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
- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico
- List of beaches in Mexico
- List of Mexican military installations
- Mexican Air Force
- Economy of Jalisco
- Riviera Nayarit
- Nuevo Vallarta
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "GAP Traffic Report 2023" (PDF). Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico. January 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Salas VIP" (in Spanish).
- ^ "Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)". Puerto Vallarta Airport. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta airports in line for major upgrades". Mexico News Daily. 7 February 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ^ "ANNOUNCING WORKING PROGRESS ON TERMINAL 2 AT PV INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT". 13 April 2023.
- ^ "Bases Aéreas. Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional".
- ^ a b c d "Alaska Airlines expands winter travel options with 18 exciting new sun and ski routes". Alaska Airlines News & Stories. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Mexicana de Aviacion to launch Guadalajara-Puerto Vallarta service". Center for Aviation (CAPA). 5 November 2024. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ "Southwest Airlines March 2025 Network Additions". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Sunwing announces its 2024-2025 winter schedule with the addition of three new sun destinations Canadians can explore, including Tulum, Camaguey-Santa Lucia and San Andrés". Cision. 20 August 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "New Direct Flight Connects Prague to Puerto Vallarta". BanderasNEWS. April 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Estadística operacional por origen-destino / Traffic Statistics by City Pairs" (in Spanish). Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil. January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
External links
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Media related to Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico
- Puerto Vallarta Airport information at Great Circle Mapper
- Aeronautical chart and airport information for MMPR at SkyVector
- Current weather for MMPR at NOAA/NWS
- Accident history for PVR at Aviation Safety Network
