en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Guadalajara International Airport, operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), is set to experience one of its busiest periods ever due to the World Cup, with an expected increase of 300,000 to 600,000 passengers. The airport is prepared to serve as a key entry point for fans, delegations, and tourists arriving for this premier global international football event.
In a statement, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) noted that Guadalajara will host four World Cup matches and a series of cultural and tourism activities, which will significantly increase domestic and international passenger traffic. The airport's strategic location and operational capacity make it the gateway to western Mexico, currently connecting 62 domestic and international destinations, having transported 18.7 million passengers in 2025 alone.
Guadalajara Airport Manager Cryshtian Amador Lizardi stated that this football event provides an opportunity to showcase operational capabilities and long-term vision. Investments in recent years have enabled the airport to meet historic demand and support regional economic and tourism growth. He emphasized that terminal improvements are part of the 2020-2024 Master Development Plan, for which GAP has invested over 15 billion pesos in airport modernization and expansion. Key projects include the construction of a second runway measuring 3,538 meters, expanding the apron to 45 parking positions, renovating 26,000 square meters of the terminal, and doubling parking capacity. Additionally, operational directives have been established for the World Cup.
Since June, vehicle access has been widened to three lanes, aimed at reducing entry times to the terminal and optimizing traffic flow along the busiest corridors. The Government of Jalisco simultaneously launched Line 5 of the "Mi Macro Aeropuerto" electric transportation system, which connects the airport to strategic points in the Guadalajara metropolitan area via three main routes, enhancing intercity connectivity. The statement noted that the installed capacity from the infrastructure will support the city's growth for decades to come. Guadalajara has consolidated its position as an international hub for technology, industry, and tourism, with the airport serving as a key element in sustaining regional development.
National teams from South Korea, the Czech Republic, and Colombia have already arrived on charter flights, receiving special protocol treatment including immigration and customs clearance on the tarmac, on-site baggage X-ray inspection, professional sports equipment handling, and enhanced canine patrols. Dedicated airport personnel are also deployed to ensure fast, safe, and coordinated processes for team reception and transfer within airport facilities. Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) stated that with its renovated terminal, new access routes, greater operational capacity, and enhanced transportation network, the airport is ready for this international football event, prepared to meet historic demand and support the region's long-term development.
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