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{{Short description|International airport in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico}}
{{Infobox airport
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| name = General Lucio Blanco International Airport
| name = Reynosa International Airport
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| footnotes = Source: Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte.<ref name="OMA">{{cite web |url=https://ir.oma.aero/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/OMA_Dec_2022_Traffic_Report_vf.pdf |title=OMA reports 2.3 million passenger traffic in December 2022 |publisher=Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte S.A.B. de C.V. |website=oma.aero |language=en |format=PDF; 292&nbsp;KB |date=2023-01-05 |access-date=2023-02-07}}</ref>
| stat-year = 2022
| timezone = [[Central Time Zone|CST]]
| stat1-header = Total passengers
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| stat1-data = 518,051
| summer = [[Central Time Zone|CDT]]
| footnotes = Source: Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte.<ref name="OMA">{{cite web |url=https://ir.oma.aero/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/OMA_Dec_2022_Traffic_Report_vf.pdf |title=OMA reports 2.3 million passenger traffic in December 2022 |publisher=Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte S.A.B. de C.V. |website=oma.aero |language=en |format=PDF; 292&nbsp;KB |date=2023-01-05 |access-date=2023-02-07}}</ref>
| utcs = [[UTC-05:00]]
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'''Reynosa International Airport''' ({{lang-es|Aeropuerto Internacional de Reynosa}}); officially ''Aeropuerto Internacional General Lucio Blanco'' '''(General Lucio Blanco International Airport)''' ({{airport codes|REX|MMRX|p=n}}) is an international airport located in [[Reynosa]], [[Tamaulipas]], [[Mexico]], near the [[Mexico–United States border]]. It serves the Metropolitan Area of Reynosa and the [[Reynosa–McAllen|Reynosa–McAllen transborder agglomeration]], facilitating multiple domestic destinations, [[Cargo|cargo flights]], flight training, and [[general aviation]] activities. The airport is the headquarters for [[Aerodavinci]] and is named after [[Lucio Blanco]], a prominent figure of the [[Mexican Revolution]]. Operated by [[Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte]], the airport handled 229,058 passengers in 2020 and 425,918 passengers in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=OMA reporta tráfico de 2.3 millones de pasajeros en el mes de diciembre de 2022 |url=https://ir.oma.aero/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/OMA_Reporte_Trafico_Dic22_vf.pdf}}</ref><ref name="oma2019">{{cite web|url=https://ir.oma.aero/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/OMA_Reporte_Trafico_Dic21_vf.pdf| title = Passenger's Traffic|language=Spanish| website = Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte |date=January 2022| accessdate = January 14, 2022}}</ref>
'''General Lucio Blanco International Airport''' ({{lang-es|Aeropuerto Internacional General Lucio Blanco}}, {{airport codes|REX|MMRX|p=n}}), also known as '''Reynosa International Airport''' ({{lang|es|Aeropuerto Internacional de Reynosa}}), is an international [[airport]] located in [[Reynosa]], [[Tamaulipas]], [[Mexico]], near the [[Mexico–United States border]]. It handles national and international air traffic for the city of Reynosa.
[[File:Aterrizaje 1.jpg|thumb|Aerial view of Reynosa Airport]]


== Facilities ==
In 2020, the airport handled 229,058 passengers, and in 2021, it handled 425,918 passengers.<ref name="oma2019">{{cite web|url=https://ir.oma.aero/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/OMA_Reporte_Trafico_Dic21_vf.pdf| title = Passenger's Traffic|language=Spanish| website = Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte |date=January 2022| accessdate = January 14, 2022}}</ref>
The airport is located within the Reynosa urban area, approximately {{convert|10|km|}} southeast of Reynosa's city center. Situated at an [[elevation]] of {{convert|42|m|}} above [[Mean sea level|mean sea level,]] it features a single {{convert|1903|m|}} long [[runway]] and an [[Airport apron|apron]] equipped with four stands capable of accommodating [[narrow-body aircraft]].


The passenger terminal underwent a comprehensive renovation and expansion in 2021. The two-story concrete structure, covering a total area of {{convert|7538|m2|}}, is now capable of handling up to 1 million passengers annually. The lower level encompasses the [[check-in]] area, an arrivals hall with a [[Baggage reclaim|baggage claim]] area, immigration and customs facilities, car rental services, taxi stands, and snack bars. The upper floor houses the security checkpoint and the departures concourse, featuring a commercial area, a [[Airport lounge|VIP lounge]], and four gates, one of which has a [[jet bridge]].
The airport is named in honor of General [[Lucio Blanco]], a major figure of the [[Mexican Revolution]] from 1910 to 1920.

Adjacent to the terminal, additional facilities include civil aviation [[Hangar|hangars]] and designated spaces for [[general aviation]]. The airport's close proximity to the [[Mexico–United States border|U.S. border]] makes it an appealing choice for cross-border travelers heading to Mexican cities. However, due to its close proximity to [[McAllen, Texas|McAllen]] and the high transportation taxes for international flights in Mexico, the airport currently serves exclusively domestic destinations. Passengers traveling to destinations in the [[United States]] typically utilize the [[McAllen Miller International Airport]].


==Airlines and destinations==
==Airlines and destinations==
[[File:Jam20141123 informan 0 0 628 524 383 0 3489 2592.jpg|thumb|Passenger terminal main entrance]]
===Passengers===

===Passenger===
{{Airport destination list
{{Airport destination list
| [[Aerodavinci]] | [[Villahermosa International Airport|Villahermosa]]
| [[Aerodavinci]] | [[Villahermosa International Airport|Villahermosa]]
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| [[Viva Aerobus]] | [[Cancún International Airport|Cancún]], [[Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport|Guadalajara]], [[Mexico City International Airport|Mexico City]], [[Felipe Ángeles International Airport|Mexico City–AIFA]] (begins January 8, 2024),<ref name=newviva2024>{{cite web | url = https://www.aviacionline.com/2023/09/viva-aerobus-bets-big-on-aifa-17-new-routes/| title = Viva Aerobus Bets Big on AIFA: 17 New Routes | website= Aviacionline| date = September 2023|access-date =September 28, 2023}}</ref> [[Veracruz International Airport|Veracruz]]
| [[Viva Aerobus]] | [[Cancún International Airport|Cancún]], [[Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport|Guadalajara]], [[Mexico City International Airport|Mexico City]], [[Felipe Ángeles International Airport|Mexico City–AIFA]] (begins January 8, 2024),<ref name=newviva2024>{{cite web | url = https://www.aviacionline.com/2023/09/viva-aerobus-bets-big-on-aifa-17-new-routes/| title = Viva Aerobus Bets Big on AIFA: 17 New Routes | website= Aviacionline| date = September 2023|access-date =September 28, 2023}}</ref> [[Veracruz International Airport|Veracruz]]
}}
}}
[[File:Wp ss 20151208 0001.png|thumb|Departures concourse]]


===Cargo===
===Cargo===
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| [[TUM AeroCarga]] | [[Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport|Guadalajara]], [[Nuevo Laredo International Airport|Nuevo Laredo]], [[Toluca International Airport|Toluca/Mexico City]]
| [[TUM AeroCarga]] | [[Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport|Guadalajara]], [[Nuevo Laredo International Airport|Nuevo Laredo]], [[Toluca International Airport|Toluca/Mexico City]]
}}
}}
[[File:Sala de abordaje.png|thumb|Departures concourse]]

=== Destinations map ===
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|{{Location map+|Mexico|width=650|float=center|caption=Domestic destinations from Reynosa International Airport <br /> {{font color | red | Red}} = Year-round destination <br /> {{font color | blue | Blue}} = Future destination <br /> {{font color | green | Green}} = Seasonal destination|places={{Location map~ | Mexico |lat=26.0118 |long=-98.2272|position=bottom|label=<div style="position:relative; top:-5px;"><small>'''Reynosa'''</small></div>|caption=|mark=Airplane_silhouette.svg|marksize=15 }}
{{Location map~ | Mexico|lat=19.2610 |long=-099.0419|position=bottom|label='''[[Mexico City International Airport|{{nowrap|Mexico City}}]]'''|label_size=90 |marksize=7 }}
{{Location map~ | Mexico|lat=21.0417 |long=-86.8740|position=left|label='''[[Cancún International Airport|{{nowrap|Cancún}}]]'''|label_size=90 |marksize=7 }}
{{Location map~ |mark = Blue pog.svg| Mexico|lat=19.7566 |long=-99.0152|position=left|label='''[[Felipe Ángeles International Airport|{{nowrap|Mexico City/AIFA}}]]'''|label_size=90 |marksize=7 }}
{{Location map~ | Mexico|lat=19.1448 |long=-96.1864|position=right|label='''[[Veracruz International Airport|{{nowrap|Veracruz}}]]'''|label_size=90 |marksize=7 }}
{{Location map~ | Mexico|lat=17.9955 |long=-92.8173|position=bottom|label='''[[Villahermosa International Airport|{{nowrap|Villahermosa}}]]'''|label_size=90 |marksize=7 }}
{{Location map~ | mark = blue pog.svg | Mexico|lat=20.6014 |long=-97.4564|position=right|label='''[[El Tajín National Airport|{{nowrap|Poza Rica}}]]'''|label_size=90 |marksize=7 }}
{{Location map~ | mark = blue pog.svg | Mexico|lat=22.2918 |long=-97.8646|position=right|label='''[[Tampico International Airport|{{nowrap|Tampico}}]]'''|label_size=90 |marksize=7 }}
{{Location map~ | Mexico|lat=20.5216 |long=-103.3111|position=left|label='''[[Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport|{{nowrap|Guadalajara}}]]'''|label_size=90 |marksize=7 }}}}
|}


== Statistics ==
== Statistics ==
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== Accidents and incidents ==
== Accidents and incidents ==
*In 2000, Aeroméxico Flight 250 , a dc-9-31 jet, overran the runway and crashed. Four people on the ground were killed.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20001006-0 | title=ASN Aircraft accident McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N936ML Reynosa-Gen Lucio Blanco Airport (REX) }}</ref>
*In 2000, Aeroméxico Flight 250, a DC-9-31 jet, overran the runway and crashed. Four people on the ground were killed.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20001006-0 | title=ASN Aircraft accident McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N936ML Reynosa-Gen Lucio Blanco Airport (REX) }}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==

{{portal|Mexico|Aviation}}
* [[List of the busiest airports in Mexico]]
* [[List of the busiest airports in Mexico]]
* [[List of airports in Mexico]]
* [[List of airports by ICAO code: M]]
* [[List of busiest airports in North America]]
* [[List of the busiest airports in Latin America]]
* [[Transportation in Mexico]]
* [[Tourism in Mexico]]
* [[Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte]]


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.oma.aero/en/ Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte de México]
* [http://www.oma.aero/en/airports/reynosa/ Aeropuerto de Reynosa]


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* [https://www.oma.aero/en/ Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte/]
* [http://www.gcmap.com/airport/REX Reynosa Airport information] at Great Circle Mapper
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Revision as of 22:40, 10 December 2023

Reynosa International Airport

Aeropuerto Internacional de Reynosa
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorGrupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte
ServesReynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Time zoneCST (UTC-06:00)
 • Summer (DST)CDT (UTC-05:00)
Elevation AMSL42 m / 138 ft
Coordinates26°00′32″N 098°13′42″W / 26.00889°N 98.22833°W / 26.00889; -98.22833
Websitewww.oma.aero/en/passengers/reynosa/
Maps
Location of Reynosa International Airport
REX is located in Tamaulipas
REX
REX
Location of the airport in Tamaulipas
REX is located in Mexico
REX
REX
REX (Mexico)
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
13/31 1,903 6,243 Asphalt
Statistics (2022)
Total passengers518,051
Ranking in Mexico34th Decrease 1
Source: Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte.[1]

Reynosa International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Reynosa); officially Aeropuerto Internacional General Lucio Blanco (General Lucio Blanco International Airport) (IATA: REX, ICAO: MMRX) is an international airport located in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, near the Mexico–United States border. It serves the Metropolitan Area of Reynosa and the Reynosa–McAllen transborder agglomeration, facilitating multiple domestic destinations, cargo flights, flight training, and general aviation activities. The airport is the headquarters for Aerodavinci and is named after Lucio Blanco, a prominent figure of the Mexican Revolution. Operated by Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte, the airport handled 229,058 passengers in 2020 and 425,918 passengers in 2021.[2][3]

Aerial view of Reynosa Airport

Facilities

The airport is located within the Reynosa urban area, approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southeast of Reynosa's city center. Situated at an elevation of 42 metres (138 ft) above mean sea level, it features a single 1,903 metres (6,243 ft) long runway and an apron equipped with four stands capable of accommodating narrow-body aircraft.

The passenger terminal underwent a comprehensive renovation and expansion in 2021. The two-story concrete structure, covering a total area of 7,538 square metres (81,140 sq ft), is now capable of handling up to 1 million passengers annually. The lower level encompasses the check-in area, an arrivals hall with a baggage claim area, immigration and customs facilities, car rental services, taxi stands, and snack bars. The upper floor houses the security checkpoint and the departures concourse, featuring a commercial area, a VIP lounge, and four gates, one of which has a jet bridge.

Adjacent to the terminal, additional facilities include civil aviation hangars and designated spaces for general aviation. The airport's close proximity to the U.S. border makes it an appealing choice for cross-border travelers heading to Mexican cities. However, due to its close proximity to McAllen and the high transportation taxes for international flights in Mexico, the airport currently serves exclusively domestic destinations. Passengers traveling to destinations in the United States typically utilize the McAllen Miller International Airport.

Airlines and destinations

Passenger terminal main entrance

Passenger

AirlinesDestinations
Aerodavinci Villahermosa
Aeroméxico Seasonal: Mexico City
Aeroméxico Connect Mexico City
Aerus Poza Rica, Tampico, Veracruz, Villahermosa (all begin December 18, 2023)[4]
Viva Aerobus Cancún, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Mexico City–AIFA (begins January 8, 2024),[5] Veracruz
Departures concourse

Cargo

AirlinesDestinations
TUM AeroCarga Guadalajara, Nuevo Laredo, Toluca/Mexico City
Departures concourse

Destinations map

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Domestic destinations from Reynosa International Airport
Red = Year-round destination
Blue = Future destination
Green = Seasonal destination

Statistics

Passengers

Reynosa Airport Passengers. See Wikidata query.

Accidents and incidents

  • In 2000, Aeroméxico Flight 250, a DC-9-31 jet, overran the runway and crashed. Four people on the ground were killed.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "OMA reports 2.3 million passenger traffic in December 2022" (PDF; 292 KB). oma.aero. Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte S.A.B. de C.V. 5 January 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  2. ^ "OMA reporta tráfico de 2.3 millones de pasajeros en el mes de diciembre de 2022" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Passenger's Traffic" (PDF). Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (in Spanish). January 2022. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Nuestros destinos". FlyAerus (in Spanish). November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Viva Aerobus Bets Big on AIFA: 17 New Routes". Aviacionline. September 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  6. ^ "ASN Aircraft accident McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N936ML Reynosa-Gen Lucio Blanco Airport (REX)".
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