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Regional gateway serving Tamaulipas state capital in northeast Mexico.
Location
Ciudad Victoria, Mexico
General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport (IATA: CVM, ICAO: MMCV) is a public airport serving Ciudad Victoria, the capital of the state of Tamaulipas in northeastern Mexico. The airport is named in honor of General Pedro José Méndez, a military figure from the region during the Reform War era.
The airport handles primarily domestic traffic, connecting Ciudad Victoria to major Mexican hubs such as Mexico City. It serves government officials, business travelers, and regional passengers given its role as an airport in the state capital. Passenger volumes remain modest relative to larger Tamaulipas airports such as those in Tampico or Reynosa.
Terminals
The airport operates a single modest terminal building handling both domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to central Ciudad Victoria is primarily available via taxi and private vehicle, as no dedicated rail or bus rapid transit link exists.
Airlines here
Aeromexico Connect has historically provided service linking Ciudad Victoria to Mexico City's Benito Juarez International Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Named after General Pedro José Méndez, a Tamaulipas military hero of the 19th century.
- ›Serves as the main commercial airport for Tamaulipas state capital Ciudad Victoria.
- ›Classified as an international airport but handles predominantly domestic routes.
- ›Located in northeastern Mexico's Sierra Madre Oriental foothills region.
- ›Passenger traffic is limited compared to other Tamaulipas airports in Tampico and Reynosa.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
