Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico Reports Passenger Traffic Increase for December 2025
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) has announced preliminary terminal passenger traffic data for December 2025, showing a 0.1% increase compared to December 2024.
Passenger Traffic Overview
In December 2025, the 12 airports managed by PAC in Mexico recorded a total passenger traffic increase of 4.2% compared to the previous year. Key highlights include:
- Guadalajara Airport saw a remarkable growth of 9.2%.
- Puerto Vallarta Airport reported an increase of 4.0%.
- Conversely, Tijuana and Los Cabos airports faced declines of 2.7% and 1.2%, respectively.
- Airports in Jamaica, including Montego Bay and Kingston, experienced significant declines of 43.8% and 2.9% due to Hurricane Melissa disruptions.
Detailed Traffic Statistics
Domestic Terminal Passengers
The following table summarizes domestic passenger figures (in thousands) for December 2024 vs. December 2025:
| Airport | Dec-24 | Dec-25 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara | 1,083.7 | 1,214.3 | 12.0% |
| Tijuana | 714.6 | 716.6 | 0.3% |
| Los Cabos | 251.4 | 238.1 | (5.3%) |
| Puerto Vallarta | 248.5 | 268.0 | 7.9% |
| Total | 3,084.7 | 3,264.5 | 5.8% |
International Terminal Passengers
International passenger figures for December 2025 were as follows:
| Airport | Dec-24 | Dec-25 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara | 606.9 | 632.6 | 4.2% |
| Tijuana | 422.3 | 389.4 | (7.8%) |
| Puerto Vallarta | 437.0 | 444.9 | 1.8% |
| Total | 2,782.3 | 2,609.6 | (6.2%) |
Growth Factors and Load Management
During the month of December 2025, available seats increased by 10.6% compared to the previous year. However, the load factor decreased from 85.5% in December 2024 to 77.4% in December 2025.
New routes introduced during this period included flights from Guadalajara to Calgary, Montreal, and Seattle, as well as expansions from Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos to various destinations.
About Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) operates 12 airports across Mexico’s Pacific region, including major cities like Guadalajara and Tijuana, and popular tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos. The company’s shares have been publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol PAC since February 2006.
GAP has expanded internationally with ownership stakes in Jamaican airports and continues to enhance its operational capabilities.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements regarding Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico's expectations and future results. These projections are based on current management assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties.