Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Reports a Passenger Traffic Decrease in June 2026 of 5.1% Compared to 2025
Rhea-AI Summary
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (NYSE:PAC) reported a 5.1% YoY decline in total passenger traffic for June 2026 to 4.92 million, and a 5.6% drop for Jan–Jun to 30.35 million. Mexican airports fell 3.5% in June, while international passengers decreased 9.1%.
Guadalajara grew 6.0%, but Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Tijuana and Montego Bay posted double- or high-single-digit declines. Available seats decreased 4.9%, with load factor slightly lower at 82.0% versus 82.2%. GAP also launched multiple new domestic and international routes across its network.
Positive
- Guadalajara June 2026 total passengers up 6.0% YoY to 1.57M
- Morelia June 2026 total passengers up 17.5% YoY; YTD up 12.0%
- La Paz YTD 2026 total passengers up 11.3% to 696.8K
- Multiple new routes launched in Aguascalientes, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Tijuana and Montego Bay
Negative
- Total system June 2026 passengers down 5.1% YoY to 4.92M
- YTD 2026 total passengers down 5.6% YoY to 30.35M
- International June passengers down 9.1% YoY; YTD down 9.5%
- Montego Bay June passengers down 23.4% YoY; YTD down 26.7%
- Puerto Vallarta June passengers down 18.7% YoY; YTD down 12.7%
- Available seats in June 2026 decreased 4.9% versus June 2025
News Market Reaction – PAC
In the Jul 7 session, PAC declined 6.78%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -3.2% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 11 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23 | CBX stake acquisition | Positive | -1.9% | GAP acquired Equity Group Investments’ stake in Cross Border Xpress. |
| Jun 08 | Sustainability report | Neutral | +0.5% | Publication of 2025 Sustainability Report covering ESG performance. |
| Jun 05 | May 2026 traffic | Negative | -1.9% | Reported 4.1% year-over-year decline in May 2026 passenger traffic. |
| May 07 | CBX merger completion | Neutral | +0.7% | Completed CBX business combination and reached 100% ownership with new shares. |
| May 05 | Apr 2026 traffic | Negative | -1.1% | Announced 7.6% decline in April 2026 total terminal passengers. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent traffic-decline updates have generally coincided with mild share price declines, while corporate actions and ESG disclosures have seen neutral-to-positive reactions.
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GUADALAJARA, Mexico, July 06, 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 June 2026, compared with June 2025.
During June 2026, the 12 Mexican airports operated by GAP recorded a
Domestic Terminal Passengers (in thousands):
| Airport | Jun-25 | Jun-26 | % Change | Jan - Jun 25 | Jan - Jun 26 | % Change |
| Guadalajara | 1,000.1 | 1,033.9 | 6,112.1 | 6,221.6 | ||
| Tijuana* | 660.1 | 637.5 | ( | 4,196.7 | 3,942.2 | ( |
| Los Cabos | 240.1 | 235.4 | ( | 1,408.6 | 1,351.6 | ( |
| Puerto Vallarta | 273.8 | 257.4 | ( | 1,484.0 | 1,424.0 | ( |
| Montego Bay | 0.0 | 0.0 | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 | N/A |
| Guanajuato | 188.6 | 173.4 | ( | 1,092.3 | 1,044.7 | ( |
| Hermosillo | 176.6 | 152.1 | ( | 1,054.2 | 977.8 | ( |
| Kingston | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | ||
| Morelia | 53.6 | 57.8 | 359.2 | 364.7 | ||
| La Paz | 109.3 | 112.4 | 608.7 | 671.5 | ||
| Mexicali | 97.0 | 87.2 | ( | 598.8 | 524.3 | ( |
| Aguascalientes | 53.4 | 52.1 | ( | 319.2 | 299.7 | ( |
| Los Mochis | 54.8 | 53.3 | ( | 344.4 | 338.8 | ( |
| Manzanillo | 10.4 | 8.5 | ( | 66.1 | 61.3 | ( |
| Total | 2,917.8 | 2,860.9 | ( | 17,644.5 | 17,222.8 | ( |
International Terminal Passengers (in thousands):
| Airport | Jun-25 | Jun-26 | % Change | Jan - Jun 25 | Jan - Jun 26 | % Change |
| Guadalajara | 476.9 | 531.9 | 2,894.2 | 2,991.1 | ||
| Tijuana* | 364.1 | 339.4 | ( | 2,066.7 | 1,847.7 | ( |
| Los Cabos | 414.1 | 355.4 | ( | 2,607.3 | 2,457.0 | ( |
| Puerto Vallarta | 237.3 | 157.9 | ( | 2,321.6 | 1,897.9 | ( |
| Montego Bay | 438.9 | 336.3 | ( | 2,603.6 | 1,909.3 | ( |
| Guanajuato | 88.1 | 78.0 | ( | 515.7 | 480.0 | ( |
| Hermosillo | 6.4 | 6.7 | 40.1 | 43.3 | ||
| Kingston | 152.2 | 151.0 | ( | 881.5 | 850.2 | ( |
| Morelia | 50.2 | 64.1 | 330.1 | 407.4 | ||
| La Paz | 2.8 | 3.4 | 17.6 | 25.3 | ||
| Mexicali | 0.7 | 0.7 | ( | 3.6 | 3.7 | |
| Aguascalientes | 26.3 | 26.5 | 156.2 | 162.2 | ||
| Los Mochis | 0.7 | 0.7 | 3.9 | 4.0 | ||
| Manzanillo | 3.5 | 3.8 | 62.2 | 53.0 | ( | |
| Total | 2,262.1 | 2,055.6 | ( | 14,504.2 | 13,132.1 | ( |
Total Terminal Passengers (in thousands):
| Airport | Jun-25 | Jun-26 | % Change | Jan - Jun 25 | Jan - Jun 26 | % Change |
| Guadalajara | 1,477.0 | 1,565.8 | 9,006.3 | 9,212.7 | ||
| Tijuana* | 1,024.2 | 976.8 | ( | 6,263.3 | 5,789.8 | ( |
| Los Cabos | 654.2 | 590.8 | ( | 4,015.9 | 3,808.6 | ( |
| Puerto Vallarta | 511.1 | 415.4 | ( | 3,805.6 | 3,321.9 | ( |
| Montego Bay | 438.9 | 336.3 | ( | 2,603.6 | 1,909.3 | ( |
| Guanajuato | 276.7 | 251.4 | ( | 1,608.1 | 1,524.6 | ( |
| Hermosillo | 183.0 | 158.8 | ( | 1,094.3 | 1,021.1 | ( |
| Kingston | 152.2 | 151.0 | ( | 881.7 | 851.0 | ( |
| Morelia | 103.8 | 121.9 | 689.3 | 772.1 | ||
| La Paz | 112.1 | 115.8 | 626.3 | 696.8 | ||
| Mexicali | 97.8 | 87.8 | ( | 602.4 | 528.0 | ( |
| Aguascalientes | 79.8 | 78.5 | ( | 475.3 | 461.9 | ( |
| Los Mochis | 55.5 | 54.0 | ( | 348.3 | 342.8 | ( |
| Manzanillo | 13.8 | 12.3 | ( | 128.3 | 114.4 | ( |
| Total | 5,179.8 | 4,916.5 | ( | 32,148.7 | 30,354.9 | ( |
*Passengers in Tijuana who use CBX in both directions are classified as international.
CBX users (in thousands):
| Airport | Jun-25 | Jun-26 | % Change | Jan - Jun 25 | Jan - Jun 26 | % Change |
| Tijuana | 356.6 | 333.0 | ( | 2,029.6 | 1,822.2 | ( |
Highlights for the month:
- Seats and load factors
The seats available during June 2026 decreased by4.9% , compared to June 2025. The load factors for the month went from82.2% in June 2025 to82.0% in June 2026.
- New routes
- Aguascalientes – Monterrey: Aerus
- Aguascalientes - Santa Lucia: Viva
- Aguascalientes – Puebla: Volaris
- Aguascalientes - Puerto Vallarta: Volaris
- Guanajuato – Puebla: Volaris
- Guadalajara – Queretaro: Volaris
- Guadalajara – Reynosa: Volaris
- Guadalajara - San Luis Potosi: Volaris
- Guadalajara – Zacatecas: Volaris
- Guadalajara – Detroit: Volaris
- Guadalajara - Salt Lake City: Volaris
- Puerto Vallarta – Puebla: Volaris
- Puerto Vallarta – Aguascalientes: Volaris
- Puerto Vallarta - San Luis Potosi: Volaris
- Los Cabos – Puebla: Volaris
- Los Cabos - Las Vegas: Southwest
- Tijuana – Merida: Volaris
- Tijuana - Puerto Escondido: Volaris
- Montego Bay – Medellin: Wingo
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
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.
| Alejandra Soto, Investor Relations and Social Responsibility Officer | asoto@aeropuertosgap.com.mx |
| Gisela Murillo, Investor Relations | gmurillo@aeropuertosgap.com.mx +52 33 3880 1100 ext. 20294 |