Overview

• AICM says it has spent 3,000 million pesos toward an approximately 9,000 million peso program financed with its own resources, countering a separate report that cited $9 million USD.
• Construction that began in May stands near 15% completion, with the airport maintaining regular service throughout the works.
• Certain works will pause on May 30, 2026 to deliver roughly 70% overall progress and fully prepared common passenger areas for the tournament, then resume afterward toward a November 17, 2026 completion.
• The overhaul strengthens drainage and pumping on runways and taxiways, connects airport drains to the city system, and upgrades internet, electrical and hydraulic infrastructure.
• Passenger-facing changes expand security filters toward a 3.5-minute average wait, add 70 touchscreens with improved signage, and reconfigure corridors and baggage claim for better flow.