Querétaro Intercontinental Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Querétaro Intercontinental Airport
Aeropuerto Intercontinental de Querétaro
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Gobierno del Estado | ||||||||||
| Serves | Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico | ||||||||||
| Location | Colón and El Marqués | ||||||||||
| Opened | 28 November 2004 | ||||||||||
| Hub for | TAR | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 6,290 ft / 1,969 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 20°37′02.5″N 100°11′08.4″W / 20.617361°N 100.185667°W | ||||||||||
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Location in Querétaro
QRO
Location in Mexico
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Source: Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil
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The Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (also known as Aeropuerto Intercontinental de Querétaro) is a busy airport in Mexico. It helps people travel by air both within Mexico and to other countries. The airport is located in the areas of Colón and El Marqués, near the city of Querétaro.
This airport is important because it serves the city of Querétaro. It can also be used as a backup airport if there are problems at the much larger Mexico City International Airport. The airport first opened in 2004, taking over from an older airport.
Querétaro Intercontinental Airport is growing very quickly. In 2022, over 1.1 million passengers used the airport. This was a big jump from the year before, showing how popular it has become. The main office for the airline TAR is also located here.
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Airlines and Destinations
This airport connects Querétaro to many places. Both people and goods travel through here.
Passenger Flights
Many airlines fly passengers to and from Querétaro. You can fly to different cities in Mexico and even to other countries.
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Aeroméxico Connect | Mexico City, Monterrey |
| American Airlines | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Magni | Seasonal: Cancún |
| TAR | Chihuahua, Ciudad Juárez, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, Mazatlán, Monterrey, Puerto Vallarta, Tampico, Toluca/Mexico City, Torreón/Gómez Palacio |
| United Airlines | Houston–Intercontinental |
| United Express | Houston–Intercontinental |
| VivaAerobús | Cancún, Mérida, Monterrey, San José del Cabo (begins July 2, 2023) |
| Volaris | Cancún, Chicago–O'Hare, Ciudad Juárez (begins July 11, 2023), Culiacán (begins July 11, 2023), Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (begins July 10, 2023), Mexicali (begins July 11, 2023), Puerto Vallarta, San José del Cabo (begins July 10, 2023), Tijuana |
Cargo Flights
Cargo flights carry goods and packages. These flights help businesses move products around the world.
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Aeronaves TSM | Laredo |
| AeroUnion | Los Angeles |
| Air Atlanta Icelandic | Frankfurt–Hahn, Greenville |
| Cargojet | Dallas/Fort Worth, Hamilton |
| DHL Aviation | Cincinnati, Guadalajara |
| FedEx Express | Memphis |
| TUM AeroCarga | Toluca/Mexico City |
| UPS Airlines | Louisville |
Map of Destinations
This map shows where flights from Querétaro International Airport go.
| Destinations map |
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Getting Around: Ground Transportation
When you arrive at the airport, you have several ways to get to your final destination.
- Taxis: You can take a taxi or a shared van from the airport. A ride to Querétaro city center costs about US$25. Some travelers book shuttle services ahead of time. These can cost around $30 to $40 per person.
- Car Rental: If you want to drive yourself, companies like Hertz and Budget have counters at the airport where you can rent a car.
- Buses: Buses are a cheaper way to travel to other cities. You can take an airport taxi to the central bus station in Querétaro. From there, you can catch another bus to almost anywhere in Mexico.
Other Important Facilities
The airport is home to more than just flights.
- Regional Cargo has its main office right at the airport.
- The Universidad Nacional Aeronáutica en Querétaro (National Aeronautical University in Querétaro) also has a facility on the airport grounds. This university teaches students about aviation.
- In 2012, two major airlines, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines, announced plans to build a maintenance base here. This means they will fix and maintain their planes at Querétaro airport.
Images for kids
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Typical plane at the airport
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Check-in counters at the airport
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International arrivals area
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Main corridor of the airport
See also
In Spanish: Aeropuerto Intercontinental de Querétaro para niños
