Tijuana and Mexicali register record air traffic figures in 2023
The Tijuana Airport achieved a record of 13 million total passengers from January to December 2023, which represents an increase of 7.1% compared to 2022
According to the preliminary results of 2023 passenger traffic announced by the Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), the Tijuana Airport registered a record 13 million 194 thousand 900 total passengers from January to December 2023, which represents an increase of 7.1% compared to to the same period in 2022. Of that figure, 8 million 870 thousand were national travelers and 4 million 324 thousand international, presenting a growth of 9.5% and 2.4% respectively.
With respect to December 2023, the Tijuana Airport counted 1,107,200 users in total, of which 711,600,000 were national visitors and 395,600 were international visitors.
For its part, the Mexicali Airport grew its air traffic by 23.5%, adding 1 million 603 thousand total users during 2023, of which 1 million 596 thousand were national and 6 thousand 900 were international passengers. As for December 2023, 147,700 thousand users in total were registered, 9.4% more than in December 2022. These results reflect the continued attractiveness of Mexicali as a key node in the region's air network.
The CBX terminal, which connects Tijuana with San Diego, closed 2023 with significant figures of 4 million 288 thousand users, increasing by 2.4% compared to 2022. In December 2023, 391 thousand 500 thousand travelers landed. This growth underlines the relevance of cross-border connectivity and the convenience it provides to travelers in the region.
The historical record of passengers at Baja California airports is an example of the region's tourism potential, stated the Secretary of State Tourism, Miguel Aguíñiga Rodríguez, who indicated that promotional and investment efforts will continue to be made to continue attracting a greater flow. of national and foreign visitors. "The results obtained in 2023 fill us with optimism and commit us to continue working so that Baja California continues to position itself as one of the favorite destinations for travelers from all over the world."
The performance achieved by these two airports demonstrates the tourism potential of Baja California and the benefits of greater air connectivity for the region.
The increase in the arrival of national and international visitors drives local economic development, the generation of jobs in the tourism sector and greater commercial dynamism.