Chichén Itzá Airport shows signs of revival as more tourists arrive

The Chichén Itzá Airport shows renewed activity in Yucatán’s Kaua municipality. The facility already handles small passenger aircraft from Quintana Roo and package delivery services. But this weekend demonstrated the airport’s potential when 23 passengers arrived from Toluca. They headed directly to the renowned Chichén Itzá archaeological site. 

Armando Geded Lope, delegate of the Tourism Business Council (Cetur) and airport Consulting Council member, expressed joy at this development.

“The Chichén Itzá airport will be a catalyst for growth in the eastern part of the state across many sectors, particularly tourism,” stated Jorge Carrillo Sanz, President of Cetur, following a recent inspection tour of the facilities with other tourism industry leaders.

The airport’s strategic location is proving advantageous for both tourism and cargo operations. A daily cargo flight from Mexico City already operates at the facility, handling package deliveries, though commercial operations haven’t fully resumed.

Looking ahead, the facility aims to expand its services. Geded Lope revealed plans to integrate the airport with the “Sleep One More Night in Valladolid” initiative and is establishing partnerships with high-end hotels to attract tourists arriving by helicopter.

“The airport can bring premium-level clients to Valladolid, as it’s located in the ‘center of the Mayan world,'” Geded Lope explained. “There’s potential for charter flights, and we’re working to find operators who can establish routes connecting the five states of the Maya World and Central American countries within the Maya region.”

The recent inspection tour included notable tourism industry figures such as Gilmer Estrada Herrera, Cetur delegate in Izamal; Jordy Abraham Martínez, Cetur’s delegation coordinator; and Jorge Torre Loría, tourism entrepreneur and former Secretary of Tourism, all indicating strong institutional support for the airport’s revitalization.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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