Background on the Aeropuerto “Hermanos Serdán”
The Aeropuerto “Hermanos Serdán” in Puebla, Mexico, has been underutilized for years. Recently, the state government, led by Víctor Gabriel Chedraui, Secretary of Economic Development and Labor (Sedetra), has been actively working to enhance its operations.
Current Status and Recent Developments
At the beginning of 2025, the airport served only five national and one international destination. However, recent expansions have added new routes, including Chihuahua, Puerto Escondido (Oaxaca), Tuxtla Gutiérrez (Chiapas), Huatulco (Oaxaca), Hermosillo (Sonora), Los Cabos (Baja California), Puerto Vallarta (Jalisco), and León (Guanajuato).
Future Plans
Víctor Gabriel Chedraui announced that the government aims to secure two additional commercial flights and one cargo flight by the end of 2025. These new routes will further strengthen the airport’s operations and contribute to its exit from underutilization.
Collaboration with Airlines
Sedetra has been in talks with major airlines such as Viva Aerobús, Volaris, and Mexicana de Aviación to establish more routes. Although these negotiations are ongoing, the government remains optimistic about adding new destinations both domestically and internationally.
Addressing Underutilization
The Private Sector has highlighted that the Aeropuerto Internacional de Puebla operates at only 5% of its cargo capacity and has just 11 daily commercial flights, whereas it could accommodate up to 18 per hour.
Secretary Chedraui acknowledged this situation and emphasized the importance of identifying viable markets to ensure the sustainability of new routes, avoiding past cancellations.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the current status of the Puebla airport? The Aeropuerto “Hermanos Serdán” currently offers 11 domestic destinations and one international destination, with plans to expand further.
- Which airlines are being approached for new routes? The Puebla government is in discussions with Viva Aerobús, Volaris, and Mexicana de Aviación to establish additional commercial flights.
- Why is the airport underutilized? The airport operates at only 5% of its cargo capacity, and it currently has fewer daily commercial flights than its potential.
- What are the future plans for the Puebla airport? The government aims to secure two more commercial flights and one cargo flight by the end of 2025.
