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| Ciudad Victoria International Airport Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad Victoria | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Grupo Olmeca-Maya-Mexica | ||||||||||
| Serves | Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico | ||||||||||
| Location | Güémez, Tamaulipas, Mexico | ||||||||||
| Time zone | CST (UTC−06:00) | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 232 m / 761 ft | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 23°42′14″N 098°57′23″W / 23.70389°N 98.95639°W / 23.70389; -98.95639 | ||||||||||
| Website | grupoolmecamayamexica | ||||||||||
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  CVMLocation of the airport in TamaulipasShow map of Tamaulipas CVMCVM (Mexico)Show map of Mexico | |||||||||||
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| Statistics (2023) | |||||||||||
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| Source: Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil | |||||||||||
2Ciudad Victoria International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad Victoria); officially Aeropuerto Internacional General Pedro José Méndez (General Pedro José Méndez International Airport) (IATA: CVM, ICAO: MMCV) is an international airport located in Güémez, Tamaulipas, Mexico. It handles air traffic of the city of Ciudad Victoria, serving domestic flights and supporting cargo operations and various executive and general aviation activities. Operated by Grupo Olmeca-Maya-Mexica (GAFSACOMM), a holding company owned by the Mexican military, the airport was named after Pedro José Méndez, a distinguished military figure from Tamaulipas. In 2022, the airport handled 15,164 passengers, increasing to 29,327 in 2023.
Facilities
The airport is situated at an elevation of 232 metres (761 ft) above mean sea level, covering an area of 388 hectares (960 acres). It features a single asphalt runway, designated as 15/33, measuring 2,200 metres (7,200 ft). The commercial aviation apron spans 16,200 square metres (174,000 sq ft), featuring three parking positions for narrow-body aircraft and additional stands for general aviation. Official operating hours are from 7:00 to 19:00.
The passenger terminal caters to both domestic arrivals and departures in a single-story structure. It includes check-in areas, a security checkpoint, a baggage claim area, and an arrivals hall with car rental services, taxi stands, and several retail stores. The departures concourse includes two gates with direct access to the apron, allowing passengers to board their planes by walking to the aircraft. Adjacent facilities include a dedicated general aviation terminal with parking areas, hangars, administration offices, and courier and logistic facilities.
Airlines and destinations
Passenger
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Mexicana de Aviación | Mexico City–AIFA, Nuevo Laredo |
Cargo
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Aeronaves TSM | Laredo |
Destinations map
 Ciudad Victoria Mexico City-AIFANuevo Laredoclass=notpageimage| Domestic destinations from Ciudad Victoria International Airport Red = Year-round destination Blue = Future destination Green = Seasonal destination |
Statistics
Passengers
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Gallery
See also
- List of the busiest airports in Mexico
- List of airports in Mexico
- List of airports by ICAO code: M
- List of busiest airports in North America
- List of the busiest airports in Latin America
- Transportation in Mexico
- Tourism in Mexico
References
- ^ "Estadística Operacional de Aeropuertos / Statistics by Airport". Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
External links
Media related to General Pedro José Méndez International Airport at Wikimedia Commons- Official Website
- Grupo Olmeca Maya Mexica
- Aeronautical chart and airport information for MMCV at SkyVector
- Current weather for MMCV at NOAA/NWS
- Accident history for CVM at Aviation Safety Network
- Ciudad Victoria Airport information at Great Circle Mapper
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