Ciudad Victoria airport

General Pedro José Méndez International Airport (IATA: CVM, ICAO: MMCV) is the primary air terminal serving the capital of the state of Tamaulipas and its surrounding area. Operated by Grupo Aeroportuario, Ferroviario, de Servicios Auxiliares y Conexos Olmeca - Maya - Mexica (GAFSACOMM / Grupo Mundo Maya), it handles domestic passenger flights connecting the region with central Mexico.

Official Website: grupomundomaya.com/CVM

Telephone: +52 834 316 4648

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Terminals

The airport features a single-story passenger terminal building dedicated to commercial passenger services as well as executive and general aviation operations. It does not operate around the clock: official operating hours run during the daytime from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, and the facility closes overnight after daily operations conclude.

Annual passenger traffic (2025): 15,163 passengers.

Information Desks

Passenger information points and customer service counters are located in the main terminal hall alongside the check-in area.

The journey between the airport and downtown Ciudad Victoria covers around 18.5 km and takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes depending on traffic.

Taxis

Authorized airport taxis operate outside the terminal exit, available during scheduled flight arrivals. Fares are zone-based and vary depending on the destination neighborhood and service format (private or shared), typically ranging between 250 and 400 MXN for city center destinations.

Rates and schedules updated as of October 13, 2026.

Ride-Hailing Apps

Ride-sharing applications like Uber or DiDi can drop off arriving travelers at the terminal. However, federal airport regulations generally restrict app pickups on airport grounds, making official authorized taxis the primary choice for departing the terminal.

Public Transit

There are no local city bus routes, train lines, or public transit links stopping inside airport grounds.

Rental Car Desks and Companies

There are currently no permanent car rental desks or walk-in counters open continuously inside the passenger terminal. Travelers intending to rent a vehicle should arrange bookings in advance through downtown agencies in Ciudad Victoria. Just off the airport grounds along Soto La Marina Road, Green Motion Car Rental has previously provided service (Tel. +52 834 119 0897).

The terminal offers essential services catering to passengers during scheduled daytime departures and arrivals.

Finance and Connectivity

• ATMs: Cash machines are available in the public concourse.
• Currency Exchange: No currency exchange booths or full-service bank branches operate inside the facility.

Food and Drinks

A cafeteria and snack bar serving hot beverages, cold drinks, and light snacks operates during flight hours.

Shopping

Small retail kiosks offer newspapers, magazines, tobacco products, and basic travel sundries. Duty-free shopping is not available.

Baggage Services

Inquiries regarding lost or delayed baggage should be directed to your airline's counter. For items forgotten in the terminal's public areas, contact the airport administration office.

Other Services

Public restrooms, air-conditioned waiting area, and aircraft fueling services.

An open-air parking lot is situated directly opposite the passenger terminal building, offering parking capacity for approximately 250 vehicles.

Parking Lots and Regulations

The parking area is open during airport operating hours and its fees are governed by official GAFSACOMM federal regulatory rates. There are no off-site private parking facilities with shuttle service in the immediate vicinity.

Accessibility and Facilities

The terminal building is laid out entirely on ground level, facilitating step-free movement for travelers with limited mobility. Boarding and disembarking take place directly on the apron without stairs or boarding bridges.

Special Assistance Requests

Passengers requiring wheelchair service or dedicated assistance during departure or arrival should contact their airline (Mexicana or Aerus) at least 24 to 48 hours prior to scheduled departure.

On-Site Accommodations

There are no hotels, sleeping pods, or transit rooms located inside the airport terminal.

Nearby Hotels

The closest lodging options are found in Ciudad Victoria, situated roughly 15 to 19 km away. Selected options include:

• Gran Hotel Las Fuentes (17.6 km / 10.9 miles)
• Hampton Inn by Hilton Ciudad Victoria (approx. 18 km / 11.2 miles)
• Hotel Paradise Inn (18.4 km / 11.4 miles)
• Hotel Brio Inn (18.4 km / 11.4 miles)
• Hotel iStay Ciudad Victoria (approx. 19 km / 11.8 miles)
• Hotel Panorámico (19.3 km / 12 miles)

None of the nearby hotels run complimentary scheduled airport shuttles; transfers should be arranged via taxi or private car.