GAP April passenger traffic falls 7.6% year over year

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico reported that total terminal passenger traffic across its 12 Mexican and 2 Jamaican airports fell 7.6% in April 2026 versus April 2025, to 5,113.4 thousand passengers.

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Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico reported that total terminal passenger traffic across its 12 Mexican and 2 Jamaican airports fell 7.6% in April 2026 versus April 2025, to 5,113.4 thousand passengers. For January–April, total passengers declined 6.0% to 20,483.2 thousand.

Mexican airports saw a 6.3% drop in April, with Puerto Vallarta, Tijuana and Los Cabos down 17.0%, 10.5% and 8.1%, while Guadalajara grew 0.9%. In Jamaica, Montego Bay traffic fell 22.0% and Kingston 6.0%, with Montego Bay affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Available seats decreased 8.3% in April 2026, but the overall load factor improved from 80.8% to 81.5%, indicating fuller planes despite lower capacity and traffic.

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Total terminal passenger traffic fell 7.6% in April 2026 year-over-year, with notable double-digit declines at Puerto Vallarta, Tijuana, Los Cabos and Montego Bay, and a 6.0% drop in cumulative January–April traffic, signaling weaker volumes across several key leisure and cross-border markets.

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GAP’s April traffic dropped 7.6% as capacity was cut but planes flew fuller.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico reported a 7.6% year-over-year decline in April 2026 terminal passengers to 5,113.4 thousand, with a 6.0% drop for January–April. Mexican leisure markets like Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos and the Jamaican airports saw double-digit declines.

The company also reduced seats by 8.3%, yet the systemwide load factor edged up from 80.8% to 81.5%. This suggests airlines cut capacity faster than demand fell, partially protecting efficiency metrics even as absolute volumes weakened.

Montego Bay’s traffic contracted 22.0%, which GAP attributes to Hurricane Melissa, highlighting weather vulnerability at key Caribbean assets. Future disclosures in company filings may clarify whether these declines are temporary or indicate a longer-lasting demand shift in core tourist markets.

Key Figures

April total passengers: 5,113.4 thousand YTD total passengers: 20,483.2 thousand Mexican airports traffic change: 6.3% decrease +5 more

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April total passengers 5,113.4 thousand Total terminal passengers April 2026, down 7.6% vs April 2025

YTD total passengers 20,483.2 thousand January–April 2026 total terminal passengers, down 6.0% year over year

Mexican airports traffic change 6.3% decrease Total passenger traffic at 12 Mexican airports in April 2026 vs April 2025

Montego Bay traffic change 22.0% decrease Total terminal passengers April 2026 vs April 2025, affected by Hurricane Melissa

Guadalajara traffic change 0.9% increase Guadalajara airport total terminal passengers April 2026 vs April 2025

Seats available change 8.3% decrease Seats available in April 2026 compared to April 2025

Load factor April 2025 80.8% Systemwide load factor in April 2025

Load factor April 2026 81.5% Systemwide load factor in April 2026, higher year over year

Key Terms

terminal passenger traffic, load factors, whistleblower program, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, +1 more

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terminal passenger traffic financial

"announces preliminary terminal passenger traffic figures for April 2026"

Terminal passenger traffic is the number of people who pass through an airport terminal during a set period, including those arriving, departing, and connecting. Investors watch it like foot traffic in a shopping center: higher passenger counts typically increase airlines’ ticket sales, airport fees and retail income, while changes in the trend signal shifts in travel demand, capacity pressure, or recovery from disruptions.

load factors financial

"The load factors for the month went from 80.8% in April 2025 to 81.5%"

Load factors measure how much of a company’s available capacity is actually being used, expressed as a percentage. Think of it like the share of seats filled on a bus or oven space in a bakery: higher load factor means more of the product or service is being sold relative to what could be offered. For investors, it signals operational efficiency and revenue potential—high load factors usually boost profit margins and lower per-unit costs, while low ones can warn of wasted capacity or weak demand.

whistleblower program regulatory

"GAP has implemented a “whistleblower” program, which allows complainants to anonymously"

A whistleblower program lets employees or outsiders confidentially report suspected fraud, legal violations, or unsafe practices to regulators or a company, often with protection from retaliation and sometimes monetary rewards. Think of it as an alarm button that brings hidden problems into the open. Investors care because such reports can trigger investigations, fines, lawsuits or corrective fixes that affect a company’s finances, reputation and stock value.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 regulatory

"In accordance with Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Article 42"

concession agreement financial

"GAP entered into a concession agreement for the Norman Manley International Airport operation"

A concession agreement is a contract where a government or owner gives a company the right to operate, maintain, or exploit a public asset or service (like a road, port, or utility) for a set period in exchange for payments, investments, or sharing revenue. Think of it like renting and running a storefront on behalf of the property owner: the company collects income but must meet rules and invest in upkeep. For investors, these deals shape a firm’s long-term revenue, upfront costs, regulatory risk and cash-flow predictability.

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How did Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (PAC) passenger traffic change in April 2026?

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico’s total terminal passenger traffic fell 7.6% in April 2026 versus April 2025, reaching 5,113.4 thousand passengers. For January–April 2026, traffic declined 6.0% to 20,483.2 thousand, reflecting weaker volumes across several Mexican and Jamaican airports.

Which GAP airports saw the largest April 2026 traffic declines compared to 2025?

In April 2026, Puerto Vallarta’s total passengers dropped 17.0%, Tijuana fell 10.5%, Los Cabos declined 8.1%, and Montego Bay in Jamaica decreased 22.0%. These double-digit reductions highlight pressure in key tourist and cross-border markets within Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico’s network.

How were Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico’s Jamaican airports affected in April 2026?

GAP’s Jamaican airports experienced notable weakness in April 2026. Kingston’s total passengers fell 6.0%, while Montego Bay dropped 22.0%, with the company attributing Montego Bay’s decline to disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa, impacting overall Caribbean traffic performance for the month.

What happened to GAP’s domestic and international passenger segments in April 2026?

Domestic terminal passengers across GAP airports decreased 5.0% year-over-year in April 2026 to 2,976.9 thousand, while international terminal passengers fell 10.8% to 2,136.5 thousand. The larger decline in international traffic reflects particular softness in leisure and cross-border routes during the month.

How did capacity and load factors evolve for Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico in April 2026?

Seats available in April 2026 decreased 8.3% compared with April 2025, yet the overall load factor rose from 80.8% to 81.5%. This indicates airlines operating at GAP airports flew fuller planes on reduced capacity, partially offsetting the impact of lower passenger volumes.

How did Tijuana’s CBX traffic trend for Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico in early 2026?

CBX users at Tijuana airport totaled 309.4 thousand in April 2026, down 10.3% from April 2025. For January–April 2026, CBX users were 1,195.7 thousand, an 11.0% decline year-over-year, reflecting softer cross-border passenger flows through this facility.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/05/2026 - 09:15 PM

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE
ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2026

Commission File Number: 001-32751

GRUPO AEROPORTUARIO DEL PACÍFICO S.A.B. DE C.V.
(PACIFIC AIRPORT GROUP)
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

México
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

Avenida Mariano Otero No. 1249-B
Torre Pacifico, Piso 6
Col. Rinconada del Bosque
44530 Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [ X ] Form 40-F [ ]

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Reports a Passenger Traffic Decrease in April 2026 of 7.6% Compared to 2025

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, May 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 April 2026, compared with April 2025.

During April 2026, the 12 Mexican airports operated by GAP recorded a 6.3% decrease in total passenger traffic compared to April 2025. Guadalajara airport reported an increase of 0.9%, while Puerto Vallarta, Tijuana and Los Cabos reported a decrease of 17.0%, 10.5%, and 8.1%, respectively, compared to April 2025. With respect to GAP’s airports in Jamaica, Kingston recorded a decrease of 6.0%, while Montego Bay recorded a decrease of 22.0%, as a result of disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa.

Domestic Terminal Passengers (in thousands):

Airport	Apr-25	Apr-26	% Change	Jan - Apr 25	Jan - Apr 26	% Change
Guadalajara	1,067.5	1,066.2	(0.1%)	4,088.6	4,101.8	0.3%
Tijuana*	748.6	671.7	(10.3%)	2,806.1	2,640.2	(5.9%)
Los Cabos	254.6	240.9	(5.4%)	923.5	869.2	(5.9%)
Puerto Vallarta	278.4	255.1	(8.4%)	932.0	899.9	(3.4%)
Montego Bay	0.0	0.0	N/A	0.0	0.0	N/A
Guanajuato	194.0	179.1	(7.7%)	709.6	689.9	(2.8%)
Hermosillo	184.4	166.0	(10.0%)	693.1	646.6	(6.7%)
Kingston	0.0	0.0	(28.0%)	0.1	0.7	610.9%
Morelia	60.2	58.3	(3.2%)	246.3	251.2	2.0%
La Paz	111.8	123.2	10.2%	392.4	437.0	11.4%
Mexicali	105.0	90.5	(13.8%)	398.2	350.2	(12.0%)
Aguascalientes	53.3	55.1	3.5%	205.1	194.0	(5.4%)
Los Mochis	66.5	60.8	(8.6%)	231.6	224.1	(3.2%)
Manzanillo	10.7	9.9	(7.4%)	45.5	42.8	(6.0%)
Total	3,135.2	2,976.9	(5.0%)	11,672.0	11,347.7	(2.8%)

International Terminal Passengers (in thousands):

Airport	Apr-25	Apr-26	% Change	Jan - Apr 25	Jan - Apr 26	% Change
Guadalajara	452.9	467.2	3.2%	1,959.9	1,959.3	(0.0%)
Tijuana*	351.1	312.8	(10.9%)	1,366.0	1,210.4	(11.4%)
Los Cabos	442.9	400.1	(9.7%)	1,825.8	1,772.8	(2.9%)
Puerto Vallarta	375.7	287.5	(23.5%)	1,848.2	1,566.4	(15.2%)
Montego Bay	430.4	335.6	(22.0%)	1,769.4	1,252.9	(29.2%)
Guanajuato	84.3	72.2	(14.3%)	347.4	330.1	(5.0%)
Hermosillo	6.1	6.9	14.2%	27.0	28.9	7.0%
Kingston	155.0	145.7	(6.0%)	583.0	560.5	(3.9%)
Morelia	56.0	64.9	15.9%	230.2	280.7	22.0%
La Paz	3.0	4.6	55.2%	11.7	17.2	47.2%
Mexicali	0.6	0.6	(8.9%)	2.4	2.4	0.6%
Aguascalientes	27.5	29.5	7.5%	101.1	106.8	5.6%
Los Mochis	0.7	0.7	11.5%	2.6	2.6	0.7%
Manzanillo	9.8	8.2	(15.9%)	53.7	44.5	(17.0%)
Total	2,395.8	2,136.5	(10.8%)	10,128.3	9,135.5	(9.8%)

Total Terminal Passengers (in thousands):

Airport	Apr-25	Apr-26	% Change	Jan - Apr 25	Jan - Apr 26	% Change
Guadalajara	1,520.4	1,533.4	0.9%	6,048.5	6,061.1	0.2%
Tijuana*	1,099.7	984.5	(10.5%)	4,172.0	3,850.6	(7.7%)
Los Cabos	697.5	641.0	(8.1%)	2,749.3	2,642.0	(3.9%)
Puerto Vallarta	654.1	542.6	(17.0%)	2,780.2	2,466.3	(11.3%)
Montego Bay	430.4	335.6	(22.0%)	1,769.4	1,252.9	(29.2%)
Guanajuato	278.4	251.3	(9.7%)	1,057.0	1,020.0	(3.5%)
Hermosillo	190.5	173.0	(9.2%)	720.1	675.5	(6.2%)
Kingston	155.0	145.7	(6.0%)	583.1	561.2	(3.8%)
Morelia	116.2	123.2	6.0%	476.5	532.0	11.6%
La Paz	114.8	127.8	11.4%	404.1	454.2	12.4%
Mexicali	105.6	91.0	(13.8%)	400.5	352.6	(12.0%)
Aguascalientes	80.7	84.7	4.9%	306.2	300.8	(1.8%)
Los Mochis	67.2	61.5	(8.4%)	234.1	226.6	(3.2%)
Manzanillo	20.5	18.1	(11.4%)	99.2	87.3	(12.0%)
Total	5,531.0	5,113.4	(7.6%)	21,800.3	20,483.2	(6.0%)

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

CBX users (in thousands):

Airport	Apr-25	Apr-26	% Change	Jan - Apr 25	Jan - Apr 26	% Change
Tijuana	345.0	309.4	(10.3%)	1,343.2	1,195.7	(11.0%)

Highlights for the month:

Seats and load factors

The seats available during April 2026 decreased by 8.3%, compared to April 2025. The load factors for the month went from 80.8% in April 2025 to 81.5% in April 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.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V.
		(Registrant)


Date: May 5, 2026		/s/ SAÚL VILLARREAL GARCÍA
		Saúl Villarreal García
		Chief Financial Officer

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GAP April passenger traffic falls 7.6% year over year