Monterrey International Airport

"MTY" redirects here. For the company, see MTY Food Group. For the city, see Monterrey.
Not to be confused with Monterey Regional Airport.

General Mariano Escobedo International Airport

Aeropuerto Internacional General Mariano Escobedo
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorGrupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte
ServesMonterrey Metropolitan Area
LocationApodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico
OpenedNovember 25, 1970; 53 years ago (1970-11-25)
Hub for
Focus city forTAR Aerolíneas
Operating base for
Time zoneCST (UTC-06:00)
Elevation AMSL390 m / 1,280 ft
Coordinates25°46′42″N 100°06′23″W / 25.77833°N 100.10639°W / 25.77833; -100.10639
Websitewww.oma.aero/en/passengers/monterrey
Map
MTY/MMMY is located in Nuevo León
MTY/MMMY
MTY/MMMY
Location of the airport in Nuevo León
MTY/MMMY is located in Mexico
MTY/MMMY
MTY/MMMY
MTY/MMMY (Mexico)
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
11/29 3,000 9,843 Asphalt
16/34 1,801 5,909 Asphalt
Statistics (2023)
Total passengers13,326,936
Ranking in Mexico4th Increase
Source: Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte[1]

General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional General Mariano Escobedo) (IATA: MTY, ICAO: MMMY), simply known as Monterrey International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional de Monterrey), is an international airport located in Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico serving Greater Monterrey. It operates flights to Mexico, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia and Europe. The airport serves as the main hub for Viva, Magnicharters, and the regional carrier Aerus.[2] It is also a focus city for Volaris, Aeromexico Connect, and the regional airline TAR Aerolíneas. The airport also serves cargo and charter flights, hosts facilities for Mexican Airspace Navigation Services, and facilitates various tourism-related activities, flight training, and general aviation. Monterrey Airport is operated by Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte OMA and it is named after General Mariano Escobedo, a prominent military figure born in Nuevo León.

In terms of passenger numbers and aircraft movements, Monterrey International Airport ranks as the fourth busiest airport in Mexico, holding the 12th position in Latin America and the 52nd position in North America. Furthermore, it stands at the fifth position in terms of cargo traffic in the country.[3] Notably, the airport has experienced rapid growth, handling 10,943,186 passengers in 2022 and an increased number of 13,326,936 passengers in 2023, showcasing one of the fastest influx growth rates in recent years.[1]

  1. ^ a b "OMA's December 2023 Total Passenger Traffic" (PDF). oma.aero. Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte S.A.B. de C.V. January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  2. ^ Casey, David (March 31, 2023). "Mexican Startup Aerus Details Launch Network". Routes Online. Informa PLC. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  3. ^ "Estadística Operacional de Aeropuertos / Statistics by Airport". Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil. Retrieved January 26, 2024.