Reynosa International Airport (); officially Aeropuerto Internacional General Lucio Blanco (General Lucio Blanco International Airport) () is an international airport located in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, near the Mexico–United States border. It serves the Metropolitan Area of Reynosa and the Reynosa–McAllen transborder agglomeration, facilitating multiple domestic destinations, cargo flights, flight training, and general aviation activities. The airport is the headquarters for Aerodavinci and is named after Lucio Blanco, a prominent figure of the Mexican Revolution. Operated by Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte, the airport handled 530,939 passengers in 2024 and 441,178 in 2025.
Facilities The airport is located within the Reynosa urban area, approximately southeast of Reynosa's city center. Situated at an elevation of above mean sea level, it features a single long runway and an apron equipped with four stands capable of accommodating narrow-body aircraft.
The passenger terminal underwent a comprehensive renovation and expansion in 2021. The two-story concrete structure, covering a total area of , is now capable of handling up to 1 million passengers annually. The lower level encompasses the check-in area, an arrivals hall with a baggage claim area, immigration and customs facilities, car rental services, taxi stands, and snack bars. The upper floor houses the security checkpoint and the departures concourse, featuring a commercial area, a VIP lounge, and four gates, one of which has a jet bridge.
Adjacent to the terminal, additional facilities include civil aviation hangars and designated spaces for general aviation. The airport's close proximity to the U.S. border makes it an appealing choice for cross-border travelers heading to Mexican cities. However, due to its close proximity to McAllen and the high transportation taxes for international flights in Mexico, the airport currently serves exclusively domestic destinations. Passengers traveling to destinations in the United States typically utilize the McAllen Miller International Airport.
Airlines and destinations
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Statistics Annual Traffic + Passenger statistics at REX Year Total Passengers change % 2006 136,991 2007 191,326 39.66% 2008 247,339 29.28% 2009 215,392 12.91% 2010 198,138 8.01% 2011 216,599 9.32% 2012 302,934 39.86% 2013 392,206 29.47% 2014 472,027 20.35% 2015 507,186 7.45% 2016 563,952 11.19% 2017 482,661 14.41% 2018 466,934 3.26% 2019 480,524 2.91% 2020 229,058 52.33% 2021 425,918 85.94% 2022 518,051 21.63% 2023 540,122 4.26% 2024 530,939 1.7% 2025 441,178 16.9%
Busiest routes + Busiest routes from REX (Jan–Dec 2025) Rank Airport Passengers 1 Mexico City, Mexico City 103,129 2 Guadalajara, Jalisco 31,341 3 Mexico City–AIFA, State of Mexico 30,922 3 Cancún, Quintana Roo 25,408 4 Veracruz, Veracruz 19,844
Accidents and incidents In 2000, Aeroméxico Flight 250, a DC-9-31 jet, overran the runway and crashed. Four people on the ground were killed.
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 Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte
References
External links
Official Website Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte/ Reynosa Airport information at Great Circle Mapper
Accident history for REX at Aviation Safety Network