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International airport in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico

Reynosa International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Reynosa); officially Aeropuerto Internacional General Lucio Blanco (General Lucio Blanco International Airport) (IATA: REX, ICAO: MMRX) 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.^[1]

The airport is located within the Reynosa urban area, approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southeast of Reynosa’s city center. Situated at an elevation of 42 metres (138 ft) above mean sea level, it features a single 1,903 metres (6,243 ft) 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 7,538 square metres (81,140 sq ft), 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.

Passenger statistics at Reynosa International Airport^[3]

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 from Reynosa International Airport (2023)^[3]

Rank	City	Passengers	Ranking	Airline
1	Mexico City, Mexico City	146,949		Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Viva Aerobus
2	Jalisco, Guadalajara	32,202		Viva Aerobus
3	Quintana Roo, Cancún	30,494		Viva Aerobus
4	Veracruz, Veracruz	23,086		Viva Aerobus

• In 2000, Aeroméxico Flight 250, a DC-9-31 jet, overran the runway and crashed. Four people on the ground were killed.^[4]