Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

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
Location of the airport in Jalisco
PVR/MMPR
PVR/MMPR (Mexico)
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
04/22 3,100 10,171 Asphalt
Statistics (2024)
Total passengers6,803,500
Ranking in Mexico7th
Departure Information
Arrival Information
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,[2] it has witnessed rapid growth, becoming one of the country's fastest-growing airports: in 2021, it served 4.1 million passengers, increasing to 6.8 million in 2024. The airport connects travelers to 52 destinations, including 13 domestic and 39 international, served by 23 airlines.[1]

Facilities

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

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.

Concourse A (Gates 1-5A) caters to domestic flights and includes waiting areas with shops, food stands, and a VIP Lounge.[3] 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.[3] 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.[4]

In 2022, the construction of a new Terminal 2 officially began.[5] 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.[6]

Other facilities

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.[7]

Airlines and destinations

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.

Passenger

AirlinesDestinations
AeroméxicoMexico City
Aeroméxico ConnectMexico City, Mexico City–AIFA
Air CanadaToronto–Pearson, Vancouver
Seasonal: Montréal–Trudeau
Air TransatSeasonal: Montréal–Trudeau, Québec City, Toronto–Pearson
Alaska AirlinesLos Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose (CA), Seattle/Tacoma
Seasonal: Kansas City, Las Vegas, New York–JFK, Portland (OR), Sacramento, St. Louis
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 AirlinesSeasonal: Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto–Pearson, Vancouver
Frontier AirlinesSeasonal: Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver
MagnichartersMonterrey
Mexicana de Aviación Mexico City–AIFA
Porter Airlines Seasonal: Hamilton (ON) (begins December 18, 2025),[8] Ottawa (begins December 13, 2025),[8] Toronto–Pearson (begins November 14, 2025)[8]
Señor AirCabo San Lucas
Southwest AirlinesDenver, Houston–Hobby, Orange County, Phoenix–Sky Harbor
Seasonal: Austin, Sacramento
Sun Country AirlinesSeasonal: Minneapolis/St. Paul
TAR AerolineasAguascalientes, 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, Monterrey, Morelia, 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

Destinations map

Domestic destinations from Puerto Vallarta International Airport
Red = Year-round destination
Blue = Future destination
Green = Seasonal destination
Canadian destinations from Puerto Vallarta International Airport
Red = Year-round destination
Blue = Future destination
Green = Seasonal destination
US destinations from Puerto Vallarta International Airport
Red = Year-round destination
Blue = Future destination
Green = Seasonal destination
European destinations from Puerto Vallarta International Airport
Red = Year-round destination
Blue = Future destination
Green = Seasonal destination

Statistics

Passengers

Puerto Vallarta Airport Passengers. See Wikidata query.

Busiest routes

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

See also

Notes

References

  1. ^ a b "GAP Traffic Report 2024" (PDF). Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico. January 2025. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Estadística Operacional de Aeropuertos / Statistics by Airport". Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Salas VIP" (in Spanish).
  4. ^ "Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)". Puerto Vallarta Airport. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta airports in line for major upgrades". Mexico News Daily. 7 February 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  6. ^ "ANNOUNCING WORKING PROGRESS ON TERMINAL 2 AT PV INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT". 13 April 2023.
  7. ^ "Bases Aéreas. Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional".
  8. ^ a b c "Porter Airlines Welcomes the Sun With Service to Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica". Business Wire. 25 June 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  9. ^ 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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