Piedras Negras International Airport
History
Over time, the airport has been served by multiple airlines. Aeroméxico Connect operated a daily flight to Monterrey until the winter of 2009, which was canceled due to the replacement of its Saab 340 aircraft with Embraer ERJ 145 jets. After two years without commercial flights, on November 3, 2010, Aeromar commenced operations in the city with the Piedras Negras-Monterrey route. Later, it was changed to the direct flight Piedras Negras-Saltillo-Mexico City. From 2014 until its bankruptcy in 2023, Aeromar offered flights between Piedras Negras and Mexico City. In 2023, the regional airline Aerus began operations with a route to Monterrey. Since 2013, the airport has been operated by the Administradora Coahuilense de Infraestructura y Transporte Aéreo, a company that manages various airports in the state of Coahuila.
Facilities
The airport is situated at an elevation of 275 metres (902 ft) above mean sea level, featuring a single asphalt runway, designated as 05/23, measuring 2,030 by 30 metres (6,660 by 98 ft). The commercial aviation apron features three parking positions for narrow-body aircraft and additional stands for general aviation.
The passenger terminal caters to both domestic arrivals and departures in a two-story structure. It includes check-in areas, a security checkpoint, a baggage claim area, and an arrivals hall with car rental services, taxi stands, and several retail stores. The departures concourse includes two gates with direct access to the apron, allowing passengers to board their planes by walking to the aircraft. Adjacent facilities include parking areas, civil aviation hangars, administration offices, courier and logistic facilities, and facilities for general aviation. Nearby hotel options include Quality Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Best Western.
Airlines and destinations
Passenger
Airlines | Destinations |
---|---|
Aerus | Monterrey |
Destinations map
See also
- List of the busiest airports in Mexico
- List of airports in Mexico
- List of airports by ICAO code: M
- List of busiest airports in North America
- List of the busiest airports in Latin America
- Transportation in Mexico
- Tourism in Mexico
- Administradora Coahuilense de Infraestructura y Transporte Aéreo
- San Antonio International Airport
- Mexico–United States border
References
- ^ "Estadística Operativa Regional". Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes. January 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
- ^ Madry, Kylie (15 February 2023). "Lacking lifeline, Mexican carrier Aeromar shutters". Reuters. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
External links
- Media related to Piedras Negras International Airport at Wikimedia Commons
- Aeronautical chart and airport information for MMPG at SkyVector
- Current weather for MMPG at NOAA/NWS
- Accident history for PDS at Aviation Safety Network
- Piedras Negras Airport information at Great Circle Mapper
- Coahuila State Government