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Key border gateway connecting northern Mexico and El Paso.
Opened
1928
Location
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
Abraham González International Airport (IATA: CJS, ICAO: MMCS) serves Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, one of the largest cities on the U.S.-Mexico border. It is named after Abraham González Casavantes, a prominent Mexican revolutionary figure from Chihuahua. The airport serves as an important regional hub for both domestic and international traffic, benefiting from its proximity to El Paso, Texas.
The airport handles millions of passengers annually and connects Ciudad Juárez to major Mexican cities as well as select international destinations, particularly in the United States. Its cross-border location means it also attracts travelers from the El Paso metropolitan area seeking competitive airfares on Mexican carriers.
Ground access is straightforward via road from Ciudad Juárez, and the airport has seen infrastructure investments over the years to accommodate growing passenger demand in the Juárez-El Paso binational region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by taxi, ride-hailing services, and private vehicle via road from central Ciudad Juárez.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving CJS include Aeroméxico, VivaAerobus, and Volaris, offering domestic routes and limited U.S. connections.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Abraham González Casavantes, a key figure in the Mexican Revolution and former governor of Chihuahua.
- ›Located approximately 18 kilometers from downtown Ciudad Juárez.
- ›Sits near the U.S.-Mexico border, drawing cross-border travelers from El Paso, Texas.
- ›Serves as an important commercial gateway for the maquiladora-heavy industrial region of northern Mexico.
- ›The airport is operated under Mexico's ASA (Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares) network.
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