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Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Reports a Passenger Traffic Increase in August 2026 of 0.5% Compared to 2025

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico reports modest passenger traffic growth in August 2026 with mixed airport performance.

By Leila Farooq
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Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, listed on NYSE as PAC, announced a slight overall passenger traffic increase of 0.5% in August 2026 compared to the prior year. Mexican airports under GAP showed a 2.6% rise overall, with strong growth in Guadalajara (+10.5%) and Tijuana (+1.2%) offset by declines in Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos. Jamaican airports showed mixed results, with Kingston up 2.8% but Montego Bay down 23%. Available seats rose 1.5% while load factors slightly declined. This data reflects a mixed but largely stable traffic environment for the airport operator.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Reports a Passenger Traffic Increase in August 2026 of 0.5% Compared to 2025
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Key Points

  • Overall passenger traffic at GAP airports rose marginally by 0.5% year over year in August 2026.
  • Strong passenger growth at Guadalajara and Tijuana airports contrasted with declines at tourist hubs Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos.
  • Available seats increased by 1.5%, but load factors fell from 84.0% to 83.2%, indicating softer demand per seat.
  • Sectors impacted include airport operations, travel and tourism, and related transportation infrastructure, affecting both Mexican and Jamaican markets.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Sept. 04, 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 August 2026, compared with August 2025.

During August 2026, the 12 Mexican airports operated by GAP recorded a 2.6% increase in total passenger traffic compared to August 2025. Guadalajara and Tijuana airports reported an increase of 10.5% and 1.2%, respectively, while Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos airports reported a decrease of 10.3% and 6.2%, respectively, compared to August 2025. With respect to GAP’s airports in Jamaica, Kingston airport recorded an increase of 2.8%, while Montego Bay airport recorded a decrease of 23.0%.

Domestic Terminal Passengers (in thousands):

     AirportAug-25Aug-26% ChangeJan - Aug 25Jan - Aug 26% Change Guadalajara1,100.31,200.49.1%8,304.88,647.74.1% Tijuana*785.6774.7(1.4%)5,758.65,528.4(4.0%) Los Cabos270.7284.45.1%1,962.21,938.6(1.2%) Puerto Vallarta314.0307.7(2.0%)2,119.42,054.9(3.0%) Montego Bay0.00.0(100.0%)0.00.0(100.0%) Guanajuato191.3202.15.6%1,487.71,459.5(1.9%) Hermosillo177.2181.02.1%1,427.01,340.8(6.0%) Kingston0.40.0(92.6%)0.70.940.8% Morelia71.270.3(1.2%)506.6509.30.5% La Paz121.7137.713.2%856.8950.611.0% Mexicali114.4101.2(11.5%)834.6736.6(11.7%) Aguascalientes55.265.218.3%433.8433.80.0% Los Mochis63.163.30.3%469.2468.1(0.2%) Manzanillo11.313.519.5%89.088.1(1.0%) Total3,276.23,401.53.8%24,250.524,157.4(0.4%)         

International Terminal Passengers (in thousands):

     AirportAug-25Aug-26% ChangeJan - Aug 25Jan - Aug 26% Change Guadalajara516.2585.113.3%3,974.44,225.96.3% Tijuana*326.8351.27.5%2,772.52,626.1(5.3%) Los Cabos292.3243.9(16.6%)3,303.43,037.7(8.0%) Puerto Vallarta161.8119.2(26.3%)2,712.52,178.1(19.7%) Montego Bay447.4344.6(23.0%)3,561.62,628.8(26.2%) Guanajuato88.887.4(1.5%)713.3669.5(6.1%) Hermosillo6.36.98.8%53.357.88.5% Kingston199.2205.13.0%1,272.51,252.7(1.6%) Morelia68.068.00.1%469.9551.917.4% La Paz3.03.0(2.3%)23.131.435.9% Mexicali0.60.713.4%5.05.24.2% Aguascalientes30.728.9(5.8%)219.2222.31.4% Los Mochis0.70.927.6%5.56.010.6% Manzanillo3.73.4(8.6%)69.959.9(14.2%) Total2,145.52,048.4(4.5%)19,156.017,553.4(8.4%)         

Total Terminal Passengers (in thousands):

      AirportAug-25Aug-26% ChangeJan - Aug 25Jan - Aug 26% Change Guadalajara1,616.51,785.510.5%12,279.212,873.64.8% Tijuana*1,112.41,125.91.2%8,531.18,154.5(4.4%) Los Cabos563.0528.3(6.2%)5,265.74,976.4(5.5%) Puerto Vallarta475.8426.9(10.3%)4,831.94,233.0(12.4%) Montego Bay447.4344.6(23.0%)3,561.62,628.8(26.2%) Guanajuato280.1289.53.4%2,200.92,129.0(3.3%) Hermosillo183.5187.92.4%1,480.31,398.6(5.5%) Kingston199.6205.12.8%1,273.11,253.6(1.5%) Morelia139.1138.3(0.6%)976.51,061.28.7% La Paz124.7140.712.9%879.9982.111.6% Mexicali115.0101.8(11.4%)839.6741.7(11.7%) Aguascalientes85.994.29.7%653.1656.20.5% Los Mochis63.864.20.6%474.7474.1(0.1%) Manzanillo15.016.912.5%158.9148.1(6.8%) Total5,421.85,449.90.5%43,406.541,710.8(3.9%)         

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

CBX users (in thousands):

       AirportAug-25Aug-26% ChangeJan - Aug 25Jan - Aug 26% Change Tijuana320.1346.58.2%2,721.32,590.2(4.8%)         

Highlights for the month:

  • Seats and load factors
    The seats available during August 2026 increased by 1.5%, compared to August 2025. The load factors for the month went from 84.0% in August 2025 to 83.2% in August 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.

Saúl Villarreal, Chief Financial Officersvillarreal@aeropuertosgap.com.mx  Gisela Murillo, Investor Relationsgmurillo@aeropuertosgap.com.mx +52 33 3880 1100 ext. 20294

Risks

  • Declines in passenger traffic at key tourist airports like Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta may indicate potential regional travel demand weakness.
  • Significant drop in traffic at Montego Bay airport (-23%) highlights exposure to geopolitical or economic factors in Jamaica.
  • Load factor decrease suggests potential overcapacity or weakening demand, which could pressure revenue and profitability in airport operations and associated sectors.

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