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Mexico City International Airport – Economic and Social Impacts

Mexico City, Mexico • Quantitative Aviation Benchmark Report

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"Mexico City International Airport – Economic and social impacts". Ecquants Research Group. Benchmark series 2012_MEX. Web URL: https://ecquants.com/2012_MEX.aspx
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Economic Output / GVA
MXN 78.5
MXN 78.5 Billion Economic Contribution
Employment Supported
118,000
118,000 Direct and Associated Employment
Benchmark Passenger Volume
29M+
29,491,553 annual travelers
Cargo Freight Handled
397,018
397,018 Metric Tons

Macroeconomic Profile & Connectivity Dynamics

Benito Juárez International Airport is Latin America's busiest commercial aviation center. The Ecquants 2012 benchmark detailed how the airport generated MXN 78.5 billion in value added across Mexico's central plateau, linking national manufacturing and service sectors with North American and European supply chains.

Airfield & Terminal Infrastructure

Terminals: Terminal 1 (Domestic/International) and Terminal 2 (Aeroméxico & SkyTeam)

Annual Aircraft Movements: 377,759

Hub Carriers & Alliances

Primary Airlines: Aeroméxico, Volaris, Viva Aerobus, United Airlines, American Airlines

Current Passenger Scale: ~48,415,693 annual volume

Passenger Transit & Commercial Services at MEX

Essential passenger rights, VIP terminal access, and ground transportation guide.

Passenger Rights • Profeco & Mexican Civil Aviation Law

Flight Delayed or Cancelled at MEX?

Under international and regional regulations, travelers experiencing schedule cancellations, boarding denials, or severe delays are entitled to cash compensation.

Mandatory refunds, hotel vouchers, and up to 25% ticket indemnification for delays >4 hrs
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VIP Travel Access

Airport Lounge Access at MEX

Escape noisy departure gates. Access fast Wi-Fi, complimentary hot dining, premium bar selections, and private shower suites across MEX terminals.

From $32 / Entry
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Ground Transportation

Terminal Transit & Reserved Parking

Terminal 1 connects directly to Terminal Aérea Metro Station (Line 5). Aerotrén connects passengers between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 in 4.5 minutes.

Save up to 60% on Long-Term Parking
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Frequently Asked Questions: Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

What was the economic contribution of Mexico City International Airport in the Ecquants study? ↓
Mexico City International Airport contributed MXN 78.5 Billion Economic Contribution and supported approximately 118,000 Direct and Associated Employment directly on-site and through related logistics, trade, and regional tourism supply chains.
How does MEX connect into regional surface transit? ↓
Terminal 1 connects directly to Terminal Aérea Metro Station (Line 5). Aerotrén connects passengers between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 in 4.5 minutes.
Are passengers at MEX protected under passenger rights laws? ↓
Yes, passenger itineraries originating or terminating at MEX fall under Profeco & Mexican Civil Aviation Law, allowing qualifying passengers to claim Mandatory refunds, hotel vouchers, and up to 25% ticket indemnification for delays >4 hrs for preventable airline cancellations or delays over 3 hours.
How does Ecquants calculate airport Gross Value Added (GVA)? ↓
Ecquants utilizes input-output econometric matrices synthesizing direct operational accounts, airport concession sales, freight shipping invoices, and secondary regional consumption multipliers derived from national statistical agencies.