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Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

Coordinates: 20°40′48″N 105°15′15″W / 20.68000°N 105.25417°W / 20.68000; -105.25417
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Puerto Vallarta International Airport

Aeropuerto Internacional de Puerto Vallarta
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorGrupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico
ServesPuerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Focus city forTAR Aerolíneas
Time zoneCST (UTC−06:00)
Elevation AMSL7 m / 23 ft
Coordinates20°40′48″N 105°15′15″W / 20.68000°N 105.25417°W / 20.68000; -105.25417
Websitewww.aeropuertosgap.com.mx/en/puerto-vallarta-3
Map
PVR/MMPR is located in Jalisco
PVR/MMPR
PVR/MMPR
Location of the airport in Jalisco
PVR/MMPR is located in Mexico
PVR/MMPR
PVR/MMPR
PVR/MMPR (Mexico)
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
04/22 3,100 10,171 Asphalt
Statistics (2023)
Total passengers6,726,336
Ranking in Mexico7th Steady
Source: Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico[1]

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.

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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Terminal map

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

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The 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.

Passenger terminal entrance

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]

Satellite B airside

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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Control tower

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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Alaska Airlines Boeing B737 at PVR

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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AirlinesDestinations
AeroméxicoMexico City
Aeroméxico ConnectMexico City, Mexico City–AIFA
Air CanadaToronto–Pearson, Vancouver
Seasonal: Montréal–Trudeau
Air TransatMontréal–Trudeau
Seasonal: Québec City, Toronto–Pearson
Alaska AirlinesLos Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose (CA), Seattle/Tacoma
Seasonal: Kansas City (begins January 25, 2025),[7] Las Vegas, New York–JFK (begins January 8, 2025),[7] Portland (OR), Sacramento (begins January 11, 2025),[7] St. Louis (begins January 25, 2025)[7]
American AirlinesDallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Phoenix–Sky Harbor
Seasonal: Chicago–O'Hare
American Eagle Seasonal: Los Angeles
Delta Air LinesAtlanta, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Seattle/Tacoma
Seasonal: Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul
Flair AirlinesVancouver
Seasonal: Calgary, Edmonton, Kitchener/Waterloo, Toronto–Pearson
Frontier AirlinesSeasonal: Chicago–O'Hare, Denver
MagnichartersMexico City, Monterrey
Seasonal: Chihuahua, Nuevo Laredo, San José del Cabo
Mexicana de Aviación Guadalajara,[8] Mexico City–AIFA
Señor AirCabo San Lucas
Southwest AirlinesDenver, Houston–Hobby, Orange County, Phoenix–Sky Harbor, Sacramento (begins March 8, 2025)[9]
Seasonal: Austin
Sun Country AirlinesMinneapolis/St. Paul
Seasonal: Dallas/Fort Worth, Las Vegas
Sunwing AirlinesCalgary, Vancouver
Seasonal: Edmonton, Montréal–Trudeau, Ottawa, Québec City, Regina, Saskatoon, Toronto–Pearson, Victoria (begins December 10, 2024),[10] Winnipeg
TAR AerolineasAguascalientes, Durango, Monterrey, San Luis Potosí
United AirlinesDenver, Houston–Intercontinental, Newark, San Francisco
Seasonal: Chicago–O'Hare, Los Angeles
United ExpressSeasonal: Houston–Intercontinental
VivaCiudad Juárez, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Mexico City–AIFA, Monterrey, Tijuana, Toluca/Mexico City
VolarisGuadalajara, León/Del Bajío, Mexicali, Mexico City, Mexico City–AIFA, Querétaro, Tijuana, Toluca/Mexico City
Seasonal: Chicago–O'Hare
WestJetCalgary, Edmonton, Toronto–Pearson, Vancouver
Seasonal: Abbotsford, Comox, Kelowna, Prince George, Regina, Saskatoon, Victoria, Winnipeg
World2FlySeasonal charter: Prague[11]
View of the tarmac from the control tower
Terminal main hall
Check-in area
Terminal main hall
International departures concourse
International departures concourse
Shopping area
Satellite B
American Airlines McDonnell-Douglas MD-83 at PVR

Destinations map

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Domestic destinations from Puerto Vallarta International Airport
Red = Year-round destination
Blue = Future destination
Green = Seasonal destination
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Canadian destinations from Puerto Vallarta International Airport
Red = Year-round destination
Blue = Future destination
Green = Seasonal destination
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US destinations from Puerto Vallarta International Airport
Red = Year-round destination
Blue = Future destination
Green = Seasonal destination
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European destinations from Puerto Vallarta International Airport
Red = Year-round destination
Blue = Future destination
Green = Seasonal destination
Alaska Airlines Boeing B737 at PVR
Passenger terminal view from the runway
Aeromexico Boeing B737 at PVR
Alaska Airlines Boeing B737 at PVR

Statistics

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Passengers

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Puerto Vallarta Airport Passengers. See Wikidata query.

Busiest routes

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Busiest domestic routes at Puerto Vallarta International Airport (2023)[12]
Rank City Passengers Ranking Airline
1  Mexico City, Mexico City 571,825 Steady Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Magni, Viva Aerobus, Volaris
2  Baja California, Tijuana 233,621 Steady Viva Aerobus, Volaris
3  Nuevo León, Monterrey 181,055 Steady Magni, TAR, Viva Aerobus, Volaris
4  Jalisco, Guadalajara 156,577 Steady Viva Aerobus, Volaris
5  State of Mexico, Toluca 82,873 Increase 2 Viva Aerobus, Volaris
6  Guanajuato, León/El Bajío 60,715 Decrease 1 Volaris
7  State of Mexico, Mexico City-AIFA 47,329 Increase 1 Aeroméxico Connect, Viva Aerobus, Volaris
8  Querétaro, Querétaro 33,905 Decrease 2 Volaris
9  Chihuahua, Ciudad Juárez 17,622 Increase 1 Viva Aerobus
10  Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 12,203 Decrease 1 TAR
11  Baja California, Mexicali 7,482 New entry Volaris
12  San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 6,667 Decrease 1 TAR
13  Sinaloa, Culiacán 2,071 New entry
14  Durango, Durango 323 New entry TAR
15  Baja California Sur, La Paz 119 Decrease 3
Busiest international routes at Puerto Vallarta International Airport (2023)[12]
Rank City Passengers Ranking Airline
1  United States, Los Angeles 232,765 Steady Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, United Airlines
2  United States, Dallas/Fort Worth 180,335 Steady American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
3  United States, Phoenix-Sky Harbor 148,170 Steady American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
4  United States, Houston (Intercontinental and Hobby)[a] 125,181 Steady Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, United Express
5  United States, San Francisco 119,901 Steady Alaska Airlines, United Airlines
6  Canada, Calgary 107,956 Increase 3 Flair Airlines, Sunwing Airlines, WestJet
7  Canada, Vancouver 107,471 Increase 3 Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Sunwing Airlines, WestJet
8  United States, Denver 97,643 Decrease 2 Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
9  United States, Seattle 81,396 Decrease 2 Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines
10  Canada, Edmonton 58,305 Increase 9 Flair Airlines, Sunwing Airlines, WestJet
11  United States, Chicago-O'Hare 57,638 Decrease 3 American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris
12  United States, Atlanta 54,746 Decrease 1 Delta Air Lines
13  United States, Minneapolis/St Paul 46,315 Increase 1 Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
14  Canada, Toronto-Pearson 45,058 Increase 3 Air Canada, Air Transat, Flair Airlines, Sunwing Airlines, WestJet
15  United States, Salt Lake City 43,038 Decrease 3 Delta Air Lines
Notes
  1. ^ The official statistics combine both George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports.

See also

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Notes

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References

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  1. ^ a b "GAP Traffic Report 2023" (PDF). Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico. January 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Salas VIP" (in Spanish).
  3. ^ "Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)". Puerto Vallarta Airport. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta airports in line for major upgrades". Mexico News Daily. 7 February 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  5. ^ "ANNOUNCING WORKING PROGRESS ON TERMINAL 2 AT PV INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT". 13 April 2023.
  6. ^ "Bases Aéreas. Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional".
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Mexicana de Aviacion to launch Guadalajara-Puerto Vallarta service". Center for Aviation (CAPA). 5 November 2024. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  9. ^ "Southwest Airlines March 2025 Network Additions". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "New Direct Flight Connects Prague to Puerto Vallarta". BanderasNEWS. April 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  12. ^ 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.
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