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Guerrero and OMA Ink 1 Billion-Peso Plan to Modernize Acapulco and Zihuatanejo Airports

Officials say this five-year investment positions Guerrero airports to meet rising tourist demand before Tianguis Turístico 2026.

Overview

  • The pact calls for runway and platform rehabilitation, installation of advanced passenger-flow systems, acquisition of firefighting units and construction of a wastewater treatment plant.
  • Planned domestic route expansions include the MoreliaZihuatanejo service launched in July, a GuadalajaraZihuatanejo link next month and a November restart of MonterreyAcapulco flights.
  • United Airlines plans to boost its HoustonAcapulco winter frequencies by 400 percent to strengthen international connectivity.
  • Authorities project the combined airports will handle roughly 2.3 million passengers annually once upgrades and route restorations complete.
  • Project execution remains in the planning stage pending financing arrangements, regulatory approvals and finalized construction schedules.