Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico Reports A Passenger Traffic Increase In July 2026 Of 1.2% Compared To 2025
Rhea-AI Summary
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (NYSE:PAC) reported preliminary July 2026 terminal passenger traffic of 5.91 million, a 1.2% increase versus July 2025. The 12 Mexican airports recorded a 3.9% rise in total traffic, led by Guadalajara up 13.2% and Tijuana up 7.2%, while Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos fell 12.1% and 6.9%, respectively. In Jamaica, Kingston grew 2.9%, but Montego Bay declined 26.6%. Domestic passengers rose 6.1% in July, while international passengers decreased 5.3%. Year to date, total passengers reached 36.26 million, down 4.5% versus the first seven months of 2025. Seats increased 0.7% and load factor improved from 84.8% to 85.2%. GAP also highlighted new routes including Guanajuato–Santa Lucia, Hermosillo–Santa Lucia, Manzanillo–Santa Lucia and Montego Bay–Guadeloupe.
Positive
- Total July passengers 5.91 million, up 1.2% year over year
- Mexican airports traffic up 3.9% in July 2026 vs. July 2025
- Guadalajara traffic up 13.2% in July; Tijuana up 7.2%
- Domestic passengers up 6.1% in July 2026 vs. July 2025
- Load factor improved to 85.2% from 84.8% year over year
- New routes added from Guanajuato, Hermosillo, Manzanillo and Montego Bay
Negative
- International passengers down 5.3% in July and 8.9% year to date
- Tourist airports Puerto Vallarta -12.1% and Los Cabos -6.9% in July
- Montego Bay traffic down 26.6% in July and 26.7% year to date
- Total passengers year to date 36.26 million, down 4.5% vs. 2025
- Tijuana total traffic year to date down 5.3% vs. 2025
News Market Reaction – PAC
In the Aug 6 session, PAC gained 2.11%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14 | 2Q26 earnings | Positive | -2.9% | Revenue, EBITDA and net income increased despite lower passenger traffic. |
| Jul 06 | June traffic update | Negative | -6.8% | Total passenger traffic declined 5.1% year over year in June. |
| Jun 23 | CBX stake acquisition | Neutral | -1.9% | GAP acquired Equity Group Investments' stake in Cross Border Xpress. |
| Jun 08 | Sustainability report | Neutral | +0.8% | GAP published its 2025 sustainability report covering ESG performance. |
| Jun 05 | May traffic update | Negative | -1.9% | Total terminal passenger traffic decreased 4.1% compared with May 2025. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
PAC's operating updates showed mixed trading alignment: negative reactions followed both positive Q2 results and neutral CBX news, while recent traffic declines were also followed by negative reactions.
Key Terms
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GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Aug. 05, 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 July 2026, compared with July 2025.
During July 2026, the 12 Mexican airports operated by GAP recorded a
Domestic Terminal Passengers (in thousands):
| Airport | Jul-25 | Jul-26 | % Change | Jan - Jul 25 | Jan - Jul 26 | % Change | ||
| Guadalajara | 1,092.5 | 1,225.6 | 12.2 | % | 7,204.6 | 7,447.2 | 3.4 | % |
| Tijuana* | 776.3 | 811.6 | 4.6 | % | 4,972.9 | 4,753.8 | (4.4 | %) |
| Los Cabos | 282.9 | 302.6 | 7.0 | % | 1,691.5 | 1,654.2 | (2.2 | %) |
| Puerto Vallarta | 321.5 | 323.3 | 0.6 | % | 1,805.4 | 1,747.3 | (3.2 | %) |
| Montego Bay | 0.0 | 0.0 | (100.0 | %) | 0.0 | 0.0 | (100.0 | %) |
| Guanajuato | 204.0 | 212.7 | 4.3 | % | 1,296.4 | 1,257.4 | (3.0 | %) |
| Hermosillo | 195.6 | 182.1 | (6.9 | %) | 1,249.8 | 1,159.8 | (7.2 | %) |
| Kingston | 0.1 | 0.1 | (48.5 | %) | 0.3 | 0.9 | 208.6 | % |
| Morelia | 76.3 | 74.3 | (2.5 | %) | 435.5 | 439.0 | 0.8 | % |
| La Paz | 126.4 | 141.4 | 11.9 | % | 735.1 | 812.9 | 10.6 | % |
| Mexicali | 121.4 | 111.1 | (8.5 | %) | 720.2 | 635.4 | (11.8 | %) |
| Aguascalientes | 59.5 | 68.9 | 15.8 | % | 378.7 | 368.6 | (2.7 | %) |
| Los Mochis | 61.7 | 66.0 | 6.9 | % | 406.1 | 404.8 | (0.3 | %) |
| Manzanillo | 11.6 | 13.4 | 15.1 | % | 77.7 | 74.7 | (3.9 | %) |
| Total | 3,329.8 | 3,533.0 | 6.1 | % | 20,974.3 | 20,755.9 | (1.0 | %) |
International Terminal Passengers (in thousands):
| Airport | Jul-25 | Jul-26 | % Change | Jan - Jul 25 | Jan - Jul 26 | % Change | ||
| Guadalajara | 563.9 | 649.7 | 15.2 | % | 3,458.1 | 3,640.8 | 5.3 | % |
| Tijuana* | 379.1 | 427.2 | 12.7 | % | 2,445.7 | 2,274.8 | (7.0 | %) |
| Los Cabos | 403.9 | 336.9 | (16.6 | %) | 3,011.1 | 2,793.9 | (7.2 | %) |
| Puerto Vallarta | 229.1 | 160.9 | (29.8 | %) | 2,550.7 | 2,058.9 | (19.3 | %) |
| Montego Bay | 510.6 | 374.8 | (26.6 | %) | 3,114.2 | 2,284.1 | (26.7 | %) |
| Guanajuato | 108.7 | 102.1 | (6.1 | %) | 624.5 | 582.1 | (6.8 | %) |
| Hermosillo | 6.8 | 7.6 | 11.4 | % | 47.0 | 50.9 | 8.4 | % |
| Kingston | 191.8 | 197.4 | 3.0 | % | 1,073.3 | 1,047.6 | (2.4 | %) |
| Morelia | 71.9 | 76.5 | 6.4 | % | 401.9 | 483.9 | 20.4 | % |
| La Paz | 2.5 | 3.1 | 24.2 | % | 20.1 | 28.5 | 41.6 | % |
| Mexicali | 0.8 | 0.8 | 4.2 | % | 4.4 | 4.5 | 2.9 | % |
| Aguascalientes | 32.4 | 31.2 | (3.7 | %) | 188.5 | 193.4 | 2.6 | % |
| Los Mochis | 0.9 | 1.2 | 32.0 | % | 4.8 | 5.2 | 8.2 | % |
| Manzanillo | 4.0 | 3.5 | (12.3 | %) | 66.1 | 56.5 | (14.6 | %) |
| Total | 2,506.2 | 2,372.9 | (5.3 | %) | 17,010.4 | 15,505.0 | (8.9 | %) |
Total Terminal Passengers (in thousands):
| Airport | Jul-25 | Jul-26 | % Change | Jan - Jul 25 | Jan - Jul 26 | % Change | ||
| Guadalajara | 1,656.4 | 1,875.4 | 13.2 | % | 10,662.7 | 11,088.0 | 4.0 | % |
| Tijuana* | 1,155.3 | 1,238.8 | 7.2 | % | 7,418.7 | 7,028.6 | (5.3 | %) |
| Los Cabos | 686.8 | 639.5 | (6.9 | %) | 4,702.7 | 4,448.1 | (5.4 | %) |
| Puerto Vallarta | 550.6 | 484.2 | (12.1 | %) | 4,356.1 | 3,806.1 | (12.6 | %) |
| Montego Bay | 510.6 | 374.8 | (26.6 | %) | 3,114.2 | 2,284.1 | (26.7 | %) |
| Guanajuato | 312.8 | 314.8 | 0.7 | % | 1,920.8 | 1,839.5 | (4.2 | %) |
| Hermosillo | 202.5 | 189.7 | (6.3 | %) | 1,296.7 | 1,210.7 | (6.6 | %) |
| Kingston | 191.9 | 197.5 | 2.9 | % | 1,073.6 | 1,048.5 | (2.3 | %) |
| Morelia | 148.1 | 150.8 | 1.8 | % | 837.4 | 922.9 | 10.2 | % |
| La Paz | 128.9 | 144.5 | 12.1 | % | 755.3 | 841.4 | 11.4 | % |
| Mexicali | 122.2 | 111.9 | (8.4 | %) | 724.6 | 639.9 | (11.7 | %) |
| Aguascalientes | 91.8 | 100.0 | 8.9 | % | 567.2 | 562.0 | (0.9 | %) |
| Los Mochis | 62.6 | 67.2 | 7.3 | % | 410.9 | 409.9 | (0.2 | %) |
| Manzanillo | 15.6 | 16.8 | 8.1 | % | 143.9 | 131.2 | (8.8 | %) |
| Total | 5,836.0 | 5,906.0 | 1.2 | % | 37,984.7 | 36,260.9 | (4.5 | %) |
*Passengers in Tijuana who use CBX in both directions are classified as international.
CBX users (in thousands):
| Airport | Jul-25 | Jul-26 | % Change | Jan - Jul 25 | Jan - Jul 26 | % Change | ||
| Tijuana | 371.6 | 421.6 | 13.4 | % | 2,401.2 | 2,243.7 | (6.6 | %) |
Highlights for the month:
- Seats and load factors
The seats available during July 2026 increased by
- New routes
- Guanajuato - Santa Lucia: Mexicana
- Hermosillo - Santa Lucia: Mexicana
- Manzanillo – Santa Lucia: Viva
- Montego Bay - Guadeloupe: Liat Air
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
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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.
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| Alejandra Soto, Investor Relations and Social Responsibility Officer | asoto@aeropuertosgap.com.mx | @aeropuertosGAP |
| Gisela Murillo, Investor Relations | gmurillo@aeropuertosgap.com.mx | @aeropuertosgap |
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