Mexico ‍City Airport Experiences Flight Disruptions Due to⁤ US Winter Storm

Published: 2026/01/26 11:13:28

Recent Disruptions ⁢at ⁤AICM

the Mexico City ‍International Airport (AICM) has experienced meaningful flight delays and cancellations over the past two days, primarily affecting travel to and⁣ from ‍the United States. These disruptions are a direct result of a severe winter storm impacting multiple states across the US. As⁣ of January 26, 2026, a total of 55 flights have been delayed or canceled.

Affected airlines include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, united Airlines, and Mexican carriers VivaAerobus and Volaris, which operate routes within the United States. Destinations experiencing the most impact include Dallas, Charlotte, New York, Denver, washington D.C., Detroit, New Jersey, and Chicago.

On January 25th, AICM scheduled 799 ⁢flights – 402 departures and⁤ 397⁢ arrivals. FlightAware data indicates 25 cancellations on January ⁢25th and an additional 30 flights⁣ grounded on January ‍26th due to the⁤ ongoing weather conditions. FlightAware

Airport Traffic Statistics

AICM remains a major transportation ⁤hub, having served 44.605 million passengers ⁢in the previous year. ⁣Of these,61% (27.123 ⁤million) were ⁢domestic travelers, and 39% (17.482 ‍million) were international. December 19th was the busiest day ⁢of the year, ⁢with 138,865 passengers passing through the ‍terminals.

The airport handled a total⁢ of 313,467 commercial⁢ and general aviation operations last year, ⁣with 197,986 domestic and 115,481 ⁢international flights. The busiest day for commercial flights in December was December 29th, with 867 operations.‍ Airports of Mexico (ASUR)

AICM⁣ typically sees between 250,000 and 300,000 ‍people and approximately 30,000 employees (including service providers and security‍ personnel) pass through its terminals⁣ daily.

Understanding Winter Storm Impacts on Air Travel

Winter storms can significantly disrupt air travel ⁤for several‍ reasons:

• De-icing procedures: Aircraft require de-icing to remove snow and ice, which is ⁢a time-consuming ⁣process.
• Reduced visibility: Heavy snowfall ⁤and blizzard conditions reduce visibility, making takeoffs and landings ‍dangerous.
• Airport Closures: Severe⁣ weather can⁤ lead to airport ⁤closures,preventing any⁤ flights⁢ from operating.
• Crew and Equipment Availability: Storms can also impact the availability ⁣of flight⁤ crews and ground equipment.

Key Takeaways

• AICM is currently experiencing⁣ flight disruptions due‍ to a⁢ winter storm‍ in the United States.
• American, Delta, United, VivaAerobus, and Volaris are among the affected airlines.
• Passengers traveling to or from the US should⁤ check with thier airlines for the latest flight status.
• AICM handled over 44 million passengers in the past year, demonstrating its ⁤importance as a major⁤ travel hub.