GAP Announces $1.26 Billion Investment for Jalisco Airports, Led by Major Guadalajara Expansion
The Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) has confirmed a $1.26 billion USD investment plan for airports in Jalisco, as part of its $2.52 billion USD master plan for 2025–2029.
A significant portion of the funding will be allocated to the expansion of Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), Mexico’s third-busiest airport, in what GAP describes as a “historic transformation”.
Guadalajara Airport Expansion: New Terminal & Infrastructure
GAP will invest $1.07 billion USD to build a 69,000-square-meter passenger terminal, increasing available space by 70%. The plan also includes acquiring 283 hectares of surrounding land for long-term growth.
New Terminal Features:
- 7 jet bridge-equipped gates
- 8 semi-contact gates
- 4 remote boarding positions
Improved Airport Access
The expansion includes a new 6-kilometer access road from Adolfo B. Horn Avenue to reduce congestion. A new roadway interchange will also improve access to both terminals and airport facilities.
According to GAP CEO Raúl Revuelta Musalem, the company plans to extend Guadalajara’s light rail system to the airport, including:
- Bringing Line 4 closer to the terminal
- Supporting the construction of Line 5, which will have a station inside the airport
Second Runway & Increased Capacity
In July 2023, GAP inaugurated a second parallel runway (3,538 meters long, 45 meters wide). While not allowing simultaneous operations, it enables segregated operations, with one runway for departures and the other for arrivals. This will increase the airport’s capacity by 50% to 70%, allowing up to 60 operations per hour.
Guadalajara Airport: 2024 Traffic & Airline Market Share
In 2024, Guadalajara International Airport handled 17.8 million passengers, a 0.8% increase compared to 2023.
- International passengers: 5.9 million (+13.5%)
- Domestic passengers: 11.9 million (-4.5%)
Top Airlines at Guadalajara Airport:
- Volaris – 50% of seats, 48% of flight frequencies
- Viva Aerobus – 30% of seats, 29% of frequencies
- Aeroméxico – 12% of seats, 14% of frequencies
Other airlines include American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, TAR Aerolíneas, and Flair Airlines.
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