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During the presentation of the 2025-2029 Master Development Plan by the Pacific Airport Group (GAP) for the expansion of the Tijuana and Mexicali airports, Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda emphasized that the planned investment of 11.4 billion pesos is historic for the region. This investment will strengthen economic development opportunities and job creation.
The governor stated that expanding both airports will significantly contribute to attracting more tourism, trade, and investments, which will create employment opportunities for Baja California residents and position the region as a key point for global and cross-border mobility. “I am deeply grateful to GAP for believing in Baja California and investing in our state through the Master Development Plan for our airports. Although we are in the northwest corner, we have become one of the best-connected points in the country with the most air routes,” she noted.
Governor Ávila Olmeda considered the announced investment by GAP a historic milestone for Baja California, as the airports offer expansion opportunities that will translate into new jobs and strengthen commercial and cultural openness with the outside world. The expansion of Tijuana Airport will increase its terminal size by 47%, adding seven new boarding gates, 46 new check-in counters, and eight new security lanes, with an investment of 9.789 billion pesos.
“Tijuana Airport is a key hub, and the Cross Border Express (CBX) infrastructure has played a significant role in facilitating access for millions of passengers between Mexico and the United States. Expanding its facilities will enhance that competitive advantage,” the governor explained.
Additionally, the Mexicali Airport will expand its waiting area, improve the entry facade, and install solar panels to enhance the building’s energy sustainability, with an investment of 1.613 billion pesos. The governor also recalled that between 2020 and 2024, nearly 600 million pesos were invested in expanding the airport’s capacity, with the airport recording a passenger traffic of 1,034,000 in 2024, connecting to nine national destinations and averaging 182 weekly operations.
Governor Ávila Olmeda pointed out that Baja California has become the third state with the highest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), only behind Mexico City and State of Mexico, representing 18.1% of the national total. The growth of the airports will further attract international companies.
“This is not just an investment in airport infrastructure but in the well-being of Baja California families. Each expansion creates opportunities for construction workers and airport employees. Every new air route and flight will lead to economic benefits and growth for the thousands of families who depend on tourism,” concluded the governor.