← Previous revisionRevision as of 03:02, 9 November 2026 Line 50: Line 50: The Acapulco Airport received flights from numerous international destinations, primarily from the [[United States]] and [[Canada]]. It was one of the few airports, apart from Mexico City, that was served by major United States airlines such as [[Eastern Air Lines|Eastern]], [[Braniff International Airways|Braniff]], and [[American Airlines|American]]. For a brief period, it was a stopover on the [[Kangaroo Route|Kangaroo air route]] connecting [[Australia]] and the [[United Kingdom]] via the [[Eastern Hemisphere]]. This route, known as the ''"Fiesta"'' route, involved flights from [[Heathrow Airport|London]] to [[Sydney Airport|Sydney]] with layovers in [[L.F. Wade International Airport|Bermuda]], [[Lynden Pindling International Airport|Nassau]], [[Mexico City International Airport|Mexico City]], Acapulco, [[Faa'a International Airport|Tahiti]], and [[Nadi International Airport|Fiji]] in 1965.{{Cite web |title=From Twelve Days To Non-Stop In 20 Hours |date=May 2022 |url=https://londonairtravel.com/2022/05/02/history-of-flight-uk-australia/}} Several other airlines, including [[Delta Air Lines|Delta]], [[Alaska Airlines]], [[Air Canada]], [[Alitalia]], [[LTU International|LTU]], [[Northwest Airlines|Northwest]], [[US Airways]], [[Western Airlines|Western]], [[Mexicana de Aviación (1921–2010)|Mexicana]], and [[Aeromar]], have also operated at this airport. The Acapulco Airport received flights from numerous international destinations, primarily from the [[United States]] and [[Canada]]. It was one of the few airports, apart from Mexico City, that was served by major United States airlines such as [[Eastern Air Lines|Eastern]], [[Braniff International Airways|Braniff]], and [[American Airlines|American]]. For a brief period, it was a stopover on the [[Kangaroo Route|Kangaroo air route]] connecting [[Australia]] and the [[United Kingdom]] via the [[Eastern Hemisphere]]. This route, known as the ''"Fiesta"'' route, involved flights from [[Heathrow Airport|London]] to [[Sydney Airport|Sydney]] with layovers in [[L.F. Wade International Airport|Bermuda]], [[Lynden Pindling International Airport|Nassau]], [[Mexico City International Airport|Mexico City]], Acapulco, [[Faa'a International Airport|Tahiti]], and [[Nadi International Airport|Fiji]] in 1965.{{Cite web |title=From Twelve Days To Non-Stop In 20 Hours |date=May 2022 |url=https://londonairtravel.com/2022/05/02/history-of-flight-uk-australia/}} Several other airlines, including [[Delta Air Lines|Delta]], [[Alaska Airlines]], [[Air Canada]], [[Alitalia]], [[LTU International|LTU]], [[Northwest Airlines|Northwest]], [[US Airways]], [[Western Airlines|Western]], [[Mexicana de Aviación (1921–2010)|Mexicana]], and [[Aeromar]], have also operated at this airport. Between 1970 and 1973, the airport underwent significant construction and improvement projects, including the construction of a new, air-conditioned passenger terminal, a new parking area, an access road, a control tower, an apron, taxiways, perimeter roads, fencing, and facilities for fuel storage. Between 1970 and 1973, the airport underwent significant construction and improvement projects, including the construction of a new, air-conditioned passenger terminal, a new parking area, an access road, a control tower, an apron, taxiways, perimeter roads, fencing, and facilities for fuel storage.{{Citation needed|date=November 2026}} === 21st century === === 21st century === Line 59: Line 59: == Facilities == == Facilities == The airport covers an area of {{convert|450|ha|}}. It is situated at an elevation of {{convert|4|m}} above [[mean sea level]]. The airport has two [[Runway|runways]]: Runway 06/24, which is {{convert|1700|m|}} long and {{convert|35|m|}} wide, and Runway 10/28, which is {{convert|3300|m|}} long and {{convert|45|m|}} wide. Both runways can accommodate up to 40 operations per hour, and the airport can handle jets as large as the [[Boeing 747]]. Additionally, the airport has six taxiways leading to an [[Airport apron|apron]] with 18 parking positions. The airport covers an area of {{convert|450|ha|}}. It is situated at an elevation of {{convert|4|m}} above [[mean sea level]]. The airport has two [[Runway|runways]]: Runway 06/24, which is {{convert|1700|m|}} long and {{convert|35|m|}} wide, and Runway 10/28, which is {{convert|3300|m|}} long and {{convert|45|m|}} wide. Both runways can accommodate up to 40 operations per hour, and the airport can handle jets as large as the [[Boeing 747]]. Additionally, the airport has six taxiways leading to an [[Airport apron|apron]] with 18 parking positions.{{Citation needed|date=November 2026}} The passenger terminal is a two-story building with a total floor area of {{convert|19000|m2|}} and an annual passenger capacity of 1.3 million. It combines concrete and [[Structural steel|steel structures]] with extensive interior and exterior gardens, sleek windows, high ceilings, and steel accents in clear geometric shapes.{{Cite web |title=OMA opens new terminal in Mexico |date=28 May 2018 |url=https://www.airport-technology.com/news/oma-opens-new-terminal-mexico/?cf-view}}{{Cite web |date=30 May 2018 |title=Acapulco Airport Opens New Terminal |url=https://www.travelagentcentral.com/transportation/acapulco-airport-opens-new-terminal |access-date=2020-10-03 |website=Travel Agent Central |language=en}} The main hall serves essential functions, including [[check-in]] and baggage handling on the eastern side, and the arrivals section on the west side, which includes customs and immigration facilities. The arrivals section also offers car rental services, taxi stands, snack bars, and souvenir shops. The upper floor of the terminal houses the security checkpoint and a {{convert|3600|m2|}} departure lounge equipped with a food court, duty-free shops, a [[Airport lounge|VIP lounge]], and a concourse with six gates, three of which are equipped with [[Jet bridge|jet bridges]].{{Cite web |title=Acapulco Adding New Terminal to Airport |url=https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines-airports/acapulco-adding-new-terminal-to-airport}} The passenger terminal is a two-story building with a total floor area of {{convert|19000|m2|}} and an annual passenger capacity of 1.3 million. It combines concrete and [[Structural steel|steel structures]] with extensive interior and exterior gardens, sleek windows, high ceilings, and steel accents in clear geometric shapes.{{Cite web |title=OMA opens new terminal in Mexico |date=28 May 2018 |url=https://www.airport-technology.com/news/oma-opens-new-terminal-mexico/?cf-view}}{{Cite web |date=30 May 2018 |title=Acapulco Airport Opens New Terminal |url=https://www.travelagentcentral.com/transportation/acapulco-airport-opens-new-terminal |access-date=2020-10-03 |website=Travel Agent Central |language=en}} The main hall serves essential functions, including [[check-in]] and baggage handling on the eastern side, and the arrivals section on the west side, which includes customs and immigration facilities. The arrivals section also offers car rental services, taxi stands, snack bars, and souvenir shops. The upper floor of the terminal houses the security checkpoint and a {{convert|3600|m2|}} departure lounge equipped with a food court, duty-free shops, a [[Airport lounge|VIP lounge]], and a concourse with six gates, three of which are equipped with [[Jet bridge|jet bridges]].{{Cite web |title=Acapulco Adding New Terminal to Airport |url=https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines-airports/acapulco-adding-new-terminal-to-airport}}