Matamoros airport

General Servando Canales International Airport or Matamoros International Airport (IATA Code: MAM), opened in 1965, serves the city of Matamoros and the northeastern area of the state of Tamaulipas, near the United States border. It operates regular domestic flights connecting to Mexico City and its metropolitan area.

Official Website: gob.mx/semar

Telephone: +52 868 812 0001

Terminals

The airport features a single-story passenger terminal building housing check-in desks, security screening, a departure lounge, and the baggage reclaim area. The airport does not operate continuously: it remains open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, aligned with daily flight schedules, and closes overnight.

Annual Passenger Traffic (2025): 107,489 passengers.

Information Desks

There is no dedicated permanent tourist information desk. Passenger inquiries and assistance are handled directly at airline counters and the airport administration office.

The airport is situated about 9 km south of downtown Matamoros, a trip that typically takes between 15 and 20 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Taxis

Authorized airport taxi service (Sitio Aeropuerto) is available right outside the passenger terminal. It offers private or shared ride options to various parts of the city and nearby districts, with regulated rates set by destination zones.

Ride-Hailing Apps

The Uber platform operates legally in the municipality of Matamoros, allowing passengers to request pickups and drop-offs to and from the airport area via its smartphone application.

Public Buses

There are no urban public bus routes stopping directly on the airport platform, nor are there train or subway connections. Passengers wishing to use public transit must walk to the adjacent federal highway served by intercity bus routes.

Several car rental companies provide desk service and vehicle collection for arriving passengers:

Rental Agencies

• Green Motion: Service counter located in the arrivals hall (third desk). Operating hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
• ACE: Customer service desk in the arrivals hall.
• City Car Rental: Offers reservation services with vehicle pick-up and drop-off at the terminal.

Schedules updated as of October 15, 2026.

The terminal building provides basic facilities for travelers in transit:

Finances and Connectivity

• ATMs: Cash machine available in the public area of the main hall.
• Wi-Fi: Wireless internet access in terminal waiting areas.

Dining

Coffee shop service and snack stands inside the terminal building.

Shopping

Retail stores offering regional crafts, gifts, liquor, newspapers, magazines, snacks, and tobacco products.

Baggage Services

In case of missing or delayed baggage, passengers must file a claim at the respective airline counter in the reclaim area. For items lost in public areas of the building, contact the airport administration via the main telephone number (+52 868 812 0001).

The airport has an outdoor vehicle parking area located directly in front of the main terminal entrance.

Sectors and Capacity

Open-air parking lot with an estimated capacity for about 210 vehicles, located within short walking distance of departure and arrival doors.

Important Considerations

Parking services charge hourly fractional rates as well as flat daily fees for extended stays. Payments are made at designated pay booths before exiting. There are no off-site private parking facilities with shuttle service in the immediate vicinity.

The terminal has basic adaptations to facilitate the transit of passengers with reduced mobility or special needs.

Infrastructure and Accessibility

The building is arranged entirely on a single ground-floor level and is equipped with access ramps, adapted restrooms, tactile floor guiding strips, and Braille signage. The terminal does not feature sensory rooms or participate in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program.

Requesting Special Assistance

Passengers requiring wheelchair service or dedicated assistance during boarding or deplaning should contact their airline at least 24 to 48 hours prior to flight departure, or request it at check-in counters upon arrival.

There are no on-site hotels or sleeping pods within the airport premises.

Hotels with Shuttle Service

• City Express by Marriott Matamoros: Located 8.4 km (5.2 miles) from the terminal along the main access road into town. It offers shuttle service within a 10 km radius (subject to availability and advance request).

Nearby Hotels

• Holiday Inn Matamoros (6.8 km / 4.2 miles)
• Hotel Best Western Plaza Matamoros (10.4 km / 6.5 miles)
• Hotel Posada del Rey (11.5 km / 7.1 miles)
• Hotel Hacienda del Viejo (11.8 km / 7.3 miles)