Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Reports a Passenger Traffic Increase in August 2026 of 0.5% Compared to 2025

Q: How did Guadalajara and Tijuana airports perform for PAC in August 2026?

In August 2026, Guadalajara airport’s total passengers increased 10.5% year over year to 1,785.5 thousand, while Tijuana airport’s total passengers rose 1.2% to 1,125.9 thousand, including users of the CBX cross-border facility.

Q: What happened to passenger traffic at Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos for PAC in August 2026?

Passenger traffic at Puerto Vallarta fell 10.3% in August 2026 versus August 2025, to 426.9 thousand passengers. Los Cabos declined 6.2% to 528.3 thousand passengers, reflecting weaker international traffic at both tourist destinations.

Q: How did Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico’s Jamaican airports perform in August 2026 (PAC)?

In Jamaica, Kingston airport’s total traffic increased 2.8% in August 2026 compared with 2025, while Montego Bay airport’s total traffic decreased 23.0%, with its international passengers falling from 447.4 to 344.6 thousand.

Q: What were the domestic and international passenger trends for PAC in August 2026?

Domestic terminal passengers increased 3.8% in August 2026 to 3,401.5 thousand, while international terminal passengers declined 4.5% to 2,048.4 thousand. This mix produced the overall 0.5% growth in total terminal passengers.

Q: How did year-to-date 2026 passenger traffic compare to 2025 for Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (PAC)?

For January to August 2026, total terminal passengers were 41,710.8 thousand, down from 43,406.5 thousand in the same 2025 period, a 3.9% decrease across Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico’s airports in Mexico and Jamaica.

Overall August passenger growth was modest, with strength in Guadalajara offset by tourism softness and weaker international traffic, especially in Montego Bay.

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Rhea-AI Summary

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (PAC) reported that total terminal passenger traffic in August 2026 rose 0.5% versus August 2025, reaching 5,449.9 thousand passengers.

The 12 Mexican airports operated by the company posted a 2.6% increase in total traffic, while Jamaica’s airports showed mixed results: Kingston grew 2.8% and Montego Bay declined 23.0%. By airport, Guadalajara and Tijuana grew 10.5% and 1.2%, respectively, whereas Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos fell 10.3% and 6.2%. Domestic passengers increased 3.8% in August, but international passengers decreased 4.5%. Year to date, total terminal passengers fell 3.9%, from 43.4 million to 41.7 million. CBX users in Tijuana increased 8.2% in August, while the company recorded a 1.5% rise in available seats and a small load factor decrease from 84.0% to 83.2%.

Positive

Total August 2026 passengers up 0.5% to 5,449.9 thousand
Mexican airports total traffic increased 2.6% in August 2026 vs 2025
Guadalajara traffic grew 10.5% in August and 4.8% year to date
Domestic passengers rose 3.8% in August 2026 vs August 2025
Available seats increased 1.5% in August 2026 vs August 2025
CBX users in Tijuana grew 8.2% in August 2026 vs 2025

Negative

International passengers declined 4.5% in August 2026 vs August 2025
Year-to-date total traffic decreased 3.9% to 41,710.8 thousand
Montego Bay traffic fell 23.0% in August and 26.2% year to date
Puerto Vallarta traffic declined 10.3% in August and 12.4% year to date
Los Cabos traffic dropped 6.2% in August and 5.5% year to date
Load factor slipped from 84.0% to 83.2% in August 2026

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09/04/2026 - 06:41 PM

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V., (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) (“the Company” or “GAP”) announces preliminary terminal passenger traffic figures for August 2026, compared with August 2025.

During August 2026, the 12 Mexican airports operated by GAP recorded a 2.6% increase in total passenger traffic compared to August 2025. Guadalajara and Tijuana airports reported an increase of 10.5% and 1.2%, respectively, while Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos airports reported a decrease of 10.3% and 6.2%, respectively, compared to August 2025. With respect to GAP’s airports in Jamaica, Kingston airport recorded an increase of 2.8%, while Montego Bay airport recorded a decrease of 23.0%.

Domestic Terminal Passengers (in thousands):


Airport	Aug-25	Aug-26	% Change	Jan - Aug 25	Jan - Aug 26	% Change
Guadalajara	1,100.3	1,200.4	9.1%	8,304.8	8,647.7	4.1%
Tijuana*	785.6	774.7	(1.4%)	5,758.6	5,528.4	(4.0%)
Los Cabos	270.7	284.4	5.1%	1,962.2	1,938.6	(1.2%)
Puerto Vallarta	314.0	307.7	(2.0%)	2,119.4	2,054.9	(3.0%)
Montego Bay	0.0	0.0	(100.0%)	0.0	0.0	(100.0%)
Guanajuato	191.3	202.1	5.6%	1,487.7	1,459.5	(1.9%)
Hermosillo	177.2	181.0	2.1%	1,427.0	1,340.8	(6.0%)
Kingston	0.4	0.0	(92.6%)	0.7	0.9	40.8%
Morelia	71.2	70.3	(1.2%)	506.6	509.3	0.5%
La Paz	121.7	137.7	13.2%	856.8	950.6	11.0%
Mexicali	114.4	101.2	(11.5%)	834.6	736.6	(11.7%)
Aguascalientes	55.2	65.2	18.3%	433.8	433.8	0.0%
Los Mochis	63.1	63.3	0.3%	469.2	468.1	(0.2%)
Manzanillo	11.3	13.5	19.5%	89.0	88.1	(1.0%)
Total	3,276.2	3,401.5	3.8%	24,250.5	24,157.4	(0.4%)

International Terminal Passengers (in thousands):


Airport	Aug-25	Aug-26	% Change	Jan - Aug 25	Jan - Aug 26	% Change
Guadalajara	516.2	585.1	13.3%	3,974.4	4,225.9	6.3%
Tijuana*	326.8	351.2	7.5%	2,772.5	2,626.1	(5.3%)
Los Cabos	292.3	243.9	(16.6%)	3,303.4	3,037.7	(8.0%)
Puerto Vallarta	161.8	119.2	(26.3%)	2,712.5	2,178.1	(19.7%)
Montego Bay	447.4	344.6	(23.0%)	3,561.6	2,628.8	(26.2%)
Guanajuato	88.8	87.4	(1.5%)	713.3	669.5	(6.1%)
Hermosillo	6.3	6.9	8.8%	53.3	57.8	8.5%
Kingston	199.2	205.1	3.0%	1,272.5	1,252.7	(1.6%)
Morelia	68.0	68.0	0.1%	469.9	551.9	17.4%
La Paz	3.0	3.0	(2.3%)	23.1	31.4	35.9%
Mexicali	0.6	0.7	13.4%	5.0	5.2	4.2%
Aguascalientes	30.7	28.9	(5.8%)	219.2	222.3	1.4%
Los Mochis	0.7	0.9	27.6%	5.5	6.0	10.6%
Manzanillo	3.7	3.4	(8.6%)	69.9	59.9	(14.2%)
Total	2,145.5	2,048.4	(4.5%)	19,156.0	17,553.4	(8.4%)

Total Terminal Passengers (in thousands):


Airport	Aug-25	Aug-26	% Change	Jan - Aug 25	Jan - Aug 26	% Change
Guadalajara	1,616.5	1,785.5	10.5%	12,279.2	12,873.6	4.8%
Tijuana*	1,112.4	1,125.9	1.2%	8,531.1	8,154.5	(4.4%)
Los Cabos	563.0	528.3	(6.2%)	5,265.7	4,976.4	(5.5%)
Puerto Vallarta	475.8	426.9	(10.3%)	4,831.9	4,233.0	(12.4%)
Montego Bay	447.4	344.6	(23.0%)	3,561.6	2,628.8	(26.2%)
Guanajuato	280.1	289.5	3.4%	2,200.9	2,129.0	(3.3%)
Hermosillo	183.5	187.9	2.4%	1,480.3	1,398.6	(5.5%)
Kingston	199.6	205.1	2.8%	1,273.1	1,253.6	(1.5%)
Morelia	139.1	138.3	(0.6%)	976.5	1,061.2	8.7%
La Paz	124.7	140.7	12.9%	879.9	982.1	11.6%
Mexicali	115.0	101.8	(11.4%)	839.6	741.7	(11.7%)
Aguascalientes	85.9	94.2	9.7%	653.1	656.2	0.5%
Los Mochis	63.8	64.2	0.6%	474.7	474.1	(0.1%)
Manzanillo	15.0	16.9	12.5%	158.9	148.1	(6.8%)
Total	5,421.8	5,449.9	0.5%	43,406.5	41,710.8	(3.9%)

*Passengers in Tijuana who use CBX in both directions are classified as international.

CBX users (in thousands):


Airport	Aug-25	Aug-26	% Change	Jan - Aug 25	Jan - Aug 26	% Change
Tijuana	320.1	346.5	8.2%	2,721.3	2,590.2	(4.8%)

Highlights for the month:

Seats and load factors
The seats available during August 2026 increased by 1.5%, compared to August 2025. The load factors for the month went from 84.0% in August 2025 to 83.2% in August 2026.

Company Description

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. (GAP) operates 12 airports throughout Mexico’s Pacific region, including the major cities of Guadalajara and Tijuana, the four tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, La Paz and Manzanillo, and six other mid-sized cities: Hermosillo, Guanajuato, Morelia, Aguascalientes, Mexicali, and Los Mochis. In February 2006, GAP’s shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “PAC” and on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GAP”. In April 2015, GAP acquired 100% of Desarrollo de Concessioner Aeroportuarias, S.L., which owns a majority stake in MBJ Airports Limited, a company operating Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica. In October 2018, GAP entered into a concession agreement for the Norman Manley International Airport operation in Kingston, Jamaica, and took control of the operation in October 2019.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts and are based on management’s current view and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance, and financial results. The words “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “plans” and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations, and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity, or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends, or results will occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

In accordance with Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Article 42 of the “Ley del Mercado de Valores”, GAP has implemented a “whistleblower” program, which allows complainants to anonymously and confidentially report suspected activities that involve criminal conduct or violations. The telephone number in Mexico, facilitated by a third party responsible for collecting these complaints, is 800 04 ETICA (38422) or WhatsApp +52 55 6538 5504. The website is www.lineadedenunciagap.com or by email at denuncia@lineadedenunciagap.com. GAP’s Audit Committee will be notified of all complaints for immediate investigation.

Saúl Villarreal, Chief Financial Officer	svillarreal@aeropuertosgap.com.mx

Gisela Murillo, Investor Relations	gmurillo@aeropuertosgap.com.mx
	+52 33 3880 1100 ext. 20294

FAQ

How much did Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (PAC) passenger traffic grow in August 2026?

Total terminal passenger traffic for Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico grew 0.5% in August 2026 compared with August 2025, reaching 5,449.9 thousand passengers across its network of airports in Mexico and Jamaica.

What was the performance of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico’s Mexican airports in August 2026 (PAC)?

The 12 Mexican airports operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico recorded a 2.6% increase in total passenger traffic in August 2026 versus August 2025, with Guadalajara up 10.5% and Tijuana up 1.2%, while Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos declined.

How did Guadalajara and Tijuana airports perform for PAC in August 2026?

In August 2026, Guadalajara airport’s total passengers increased 10.5% year over year to 1,785.5 thousand, while Tijuana airport’s total passengers rose 1.2% to 1,125.9 thousand, including users of the CBX cross-border facility.

What happened to passenger traffic at Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos for PAC in August 2026?

Passenger traffic at Puerto Vallarta fell 10.3% in August 2026 versus August 2025, to 426.9 thousand passengers. Los Cabos declined 6.2% to 528.3 thousand passengers, reflecting weaker international traffic at both tourist destinations.

How did Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico’s Jamaican airports perform in August 2026 (PAC)?

In Jamaica, Kingston airport’s total traffic increased 2.8% in August 2026 compared with 2025, while Montego Bay airport’s total traffic decreased 23.0%, with its international passengers falling from 447.4 to 344.6 thousand.

What were the domestic and international passenger trends for PAC in August 2026?

Domestic terminal passengers increased 3.8% in August 2026 to 3,401.5 thousand, while international terminal passengers declined 4.5% to 2,048.4 thousand. This mix produced the overall 0.5% growth in total terminal passengers.

How did year-to-date 2026 passenger traffic compare to 2025 for Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (PAC)?

For January to August 2026, total terminal passengers were 41,710.8 thousand, down from 43,406.5 thousand in the same 2025 period, a 3.9% decrease across Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico’s airports in Mexico and Jamaica.