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Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMA) has inaugurated the first phase of a €400 million investment programme at Monterrey International Airport.
The delivery of the new Terminal A east terminal is a key milestone in a five-year expansion programme that will be a significant step in Mexico’s ongoing expansion.
The overall aim is to increase the airport’s capacity by 50% to be able to handle up to 18 million passengers per year.
Global airport operator VINCI Airports is the main shareholder of OMA, which operates 13 airports in Mexico.
According to VINCI Airports, the modernisation of Monterrey highlights OMA’s strong commitment to improving and modernising the airport infrastructure in the Nuevo León region, positioning it as an increasingly important hub for national and international connectivity.
The investment programme means the airport now has 70 check-in counters, self-service and bag drop facilities; 10,000m2 of commercial space in the centre of the building; an integrated and automated baggage handling system; two piers for additional seating areas and boarding gates; a new and expanded baggage claim area; and enhanced security screening for departing passengers.
Nicolas Notebaert, CEO of VINCI Concessions and President of VINCI Airports, said: “I would like to congratulate the OMA and VINCI Airports teams on the successful completion of the first phase of this important project for Monterrey Airport.
“VINCI Airports’ commitment to OMA is to support the economic growth of northern Mexico, in particular by increasing the terminal capacity for passengers and improving their travel experience.”
OMA believes that this modernization consolidates Monterrey International Airport’s status as a major air hub in the northern region of the country, served by 13 airlines operating direct services to 38 domestic and 22 international destinations.
VINCI Airports acquired a 29.33% stake in OMA in 2022 and stated that it fully supports the expansion and renovation program worth more than €800 million at the Mexican airport operator’s 13 airports.