Yucatan Airport Eyes Expansion as Tourism and Medical Travel Take Off
Chichen Itza Airport eyes growth as a tourism and private aviation hub. It aims to boost operations, especially in medical tourism and cargo, and anticipates scheduled "Aerus" flights by 2025. Pilot training is also key.
The international airport serving the iconic Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá is setting its sights on significant expansion, aiming to become a pivotal hub for both tourism and private aviation in the eastern Yucatán Peninsula. Operated by Servicios Aéreos Ciclo, the Aeropuerto Internacional de Chichén Itzá is currently a modest operation but harbors ambitious growth plans, according to its director, José Miguel García Vales.
Speaking to local media, García Vales outlined the airport’s current steady performance. “We are operating every day, with tour flights coming from Cancún, Cozumel, and Playa del Carmen, mainly with tourists who wish to visit Chichén Itzá,” he noted, highlighting the existing reliance on day-trippers seeking to explore the famed archaeological site. The airport currently handles an average of 2,000 passengers annually, alongside a consistent flow of private aviation and tour-related operations.
