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General Lucio Blanco International Airport
International airport in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
International airport in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Reynosa International Airport |
| nativename | Aeropuerto Internacional de Reynosa |
| image | OMA-Aeropuerto-de-Reynosa-1024x576.jpg |
| IATA | REX |
| ICAO | MMRX |
| type | Public |
| operator | Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte |
| city-served | Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
| location | |
| metric-elev | y |
| elevation-m | 42 |
| coordinates | |
| website | |
| pushpin_map | Mexico Tamaulipas#Mexico |
| pushpin_label | REX |
| metric-rwy | y |
| r1-number | 13/31 |
| r1-length-m | 1,903 |
| r1-surface | Asphalt |
| stat-year | 2025 |
| stat1-header | Total passengers |
| stat1-data | 441,178 |
| stat2-header | Ranking in Mexico |
| stat2-data | 40th 1 |
| timezone | CST |
| utc | UTC-06:00 |
| summer | CDT |
| utcs | UTC-05:00 |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location of the airport in Tamaulipas |
| pushpin_label_position | bottom |
| image_map | Reynosa–McAllen map (OpenStreetMap).png |
| footnotes | Source: Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte. |
| city-served = Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico | metric-elev = y | elevation-m = 42 | metric-rwy = y | r1-number = 13/31 | r1-length-m = 1,903 | r1-surface = Asphalt | stat-year = 2025 | stat1-header = Total passengers | stat1-data = 441,178 | stat2-header = Ranking in Mexico | stat2-data = 40th 1
Reynosa International Airport (); officially Aeropuerto Internacional General Lucio Blanco (General Lucio Blanco International Airport) () 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 530,939 passengers in 2024 and 441,178 in 2025.
Facilities
The airport is located within the Reynosa urban area, approximately 10 km southeast of Reynosa's city center. Situated at an elevation of 42 m above mean sea level, it features a single 1903 m 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 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 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
| Aeroméxico| Seasonal: Mexico City | Aeroméxico Connect| Mexico City | Viva | Cancún, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Mexico City–AIFA, Veracruz
Cargo
| TUM AeroCarga | Guadalajara, Nuevo Laredo, Toluca/Mexico City
Destinations map
| {{Location map+ | Mexico | width=650 | float=left | caption=Domestic destinations from Reynosa International Airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| = Year-round destination | ||||
| = Future destination | ||||
| = Seasonal destination | places= |
Statistics
Annual Traffic
| Year | Total Passengers | change % | 2006 | 136,991 | align="center" | 2007 | 191,326 | align="center" | 39.66% | 2008 | 247,339 | align="center" | 29.28% | 2009 | 215,392 | align="center" | 12.91% | 2010 | 198,138 | align="center" | 8.01% | 2011 | 216,599 | align="center" | 9.32% | 2012 | 302,934 | align="center" | 39.86% | 2013 | 392,206 | align="center" | 29.47% | 2014 | 472,027 | align="center" | 20.35% | 2015 | 507,186 | align="center" | 7.45% | 2016 | 563,952 | align="center" | 11.19% | 2017 | 482,661 | align="center" | 14.41% | 2018 | 466,934 | align="center" | 3.26% | 2019 | 480,524 | align="center" | 2.91% | 2020 | 229,058 | align="center" | 52.33% | 2021 | 425,918 | align="center" | 85.94% | 2022 | 518,051 | align="center" | 21.63% | 2023 | 540,122 | align="center" | 4.26% | 2024 | 530,939 | align="center" | 1.7% | 2025 | 441,178 | align="center" | 16.9% |
|---|
Busiest routes
| Rank | City | Passengers | Ranking | Airline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico City, Mexico City | 146,949 | Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Viva Aerobus | |
| 2 | Jalisco, Guadalajara | 32,202 | Viva Aerobus | |
| 3 | Quintana Roo, Cancún | 30,494 | Viva Aerobus | |
| 4 | Veracruz, Veracruz | 23,086 | Viva Aerobus |
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.
References
References
- (January 2026). "OMA's December 2025 Total Passenger Traffic". Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte.
- (January 2024). "Estadística operacional por origen-destino / Traffic Statistics by City Pairs". Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil.
- "ASN Aircraft accident McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N936ML Reynosa-Gen Lucio Blanco Airport (REX)".
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