Overview and Relevance
The Aeropuerto Internacional de Querétaro (AIQ) reported a significant 18.9% increase in domestic cargo during October, compared to the same month last year. This growth comes after two consecutive annual declines in August and September, marking a positive turnaround for the airport.
Domestic Cargo Growth
In October, the AIQ handled 5,775.4 tonnes of domestic cargo, up from 4,855.7 tonnes in October 2023, according to data from the Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes (SICT) and the Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil (AFAC).
- The AIQ led the nation in domestic cargo movement, accounting for 16.2% of the total cargo.
- The top 10 aeropuertos for domestic cargo included Querétaro, Mexico City (AICM), Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana, San Luis Potosí, Mérida, Hermosillo, Cancún, and Santa Lucía (AIFA).
- The AIQ experienced the highest annual growth rate among the top 10 aeropuertos in October, while five others saw declines.
- Only three aeropuertos showed annual growth between January and October: AICM (+11.2%), Querétaro (+6.7%), and Monterrey (5.6%).
The AICM, Querétaro, and Monterrey led in accumulated domestic cargo tonnage, with 16%, 14.6%, and 11.6% respectively.
International Cargo Continues to Decline
While domestic cargo rebounded, international cargo saw a 25.7% annual decline in October, continuing a seven-month downward trend.
- October’s international cargo totaled 1,873.8 tonnes at the AIQ, down from 2,520.3 tonnes in October 2024.
- Between January and October, the AIQ handled 17,637.4 tonnes of international cargo, marking a 13.1% decrease.
Overall Light Growth
With October’s results, the AIQ transported a total of 63,993.7 tonnes of cargo in the first ten months of 2025, representing a modest 0.4% increase compared to the previous year.
This growth placed the AIQ in fourth place, as it accounted for 6.3% of the nation’s total cargo. AIFA, AICM, and Guadalajara led the way with 32.6%, 20.5%, and 15% of the cargo, respectively.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: What was the growth rate of domestic cargo at AIQ in October 2025? A: 18.9%
- Q: Which aeropuertos were part of the top 10 for domestic cargo movement? A: Querétaro, Mexico City (AICM), Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana, San Luis Potosí, Mérida, Hermosillo, Cancún, and Santa Lucía (AIFA).
- Q: What is the annual growth trend for international cargo at AIQ? A: The international cargo has seen a 25.7% annual decline in October, continuing a seven-month downward trend.
- Q: How does the AIQ’s overall cargo growth compare to the previous year? A: The AIQ experienced a 0.4% increase in cargo movement between January and October 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
