Background on the Aeropuerto Internacional de Querétaro (AIQ)
The Aeropuerto Internacional de Querétaro (AIQ) has reported a 21% annual growth in passenger numbers during the first half of 2025, according to Mexico’s Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes (SICT). This growth surpasses the airport’s performance in the same period of 2024, when it served 933,510 passengers.
Passenger Growth and Breakdown
In the first six months of 2025, AIQ welcomed over 1.1 million passengers, with domestic travel accounting for the majority of this growth. Specifically, 801,731 domestic passengers were recorded, marking a 29.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024 (619,678 passengers).
On the other hand, international passenger numbers saw a more modest 4.5% increase, rising from 313,832 in the first half of 2024 to 327,845 in the same period of 2025.
Domestic Travel Strengthens
The AIQ has experienced a shift in passenger composition, with domestic travelers now accounting for 71% of total passengers. This represents a 4.6 percentage point increase compared to the same period in 2024, when domestic passengers made up 66.4% of the total.
Conversely, international travelers now constitute 29% of the total passenger count, a decrease of 4.6 percentage points from 2024 when they made up 33.6% of AIQ’s passengers.
Monthly Passenger Trends
Throughout the first half of 2025, AIQ has maintained a consistent annual growth trend in passenger numbers:
- January: 29.2% increase
- February: 18.8% increase
- March: 26.8% increase
- April: 21.2% increase
- May: 19.1% increase
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Aeropuerto Internacional de Querétaro (AIQ)? The AIQ is the primary international airport serving Querétaro, Mexico.
- Why is the growth in passenger numbers significant? The increase demonstrates the airport’s expanding role in regional connectivity and tourism, as well as its contribution to Querétaro’s economy.
- What factors drove the growth in passenger numbers? The surge is primarily attributed to a substantial rise in domestic travel, while international travel experienced more modest growth.
- How does the passenger composition change reflect broader trends? The growing importance of domestic travel suggests increased interest in exploring Mexico’s diverse regions, while the relatively stable international travel numbers may indicate continued global connectivity.
