Puebla's international gateway serving central Mexico.
Opened
1963
Location
Puebla, Mexico
Hermanos Serdán International Airport (IATA: PBC, ICAO: MMPB) is the main commercial airport serving Puebla, Mexico's fourth-largest city, located approximately 10 kilometers west of the city center. The airport is named after the Serdán brothers, revolutionaries who played a significant role in the Mexican Revolution.
The airport handles both domestic and international flights, connecting Puebla to major Mexican cities as well as destinations in the United States. It serves as an alternative gateway to the greater Mexico City metropolitan region, given Puebla's proximity to the capital.
While not among Mexico's busiest airports, Hermanos Serdán plays an important role in the regional economy, supporting tourism, business travel, and the significant manufacturing sector—including automotive—present in the Puebla-Tlaxcala valley.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars connecting the airport to downtown Puebla and surrounding areas.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving the airport include Aeromexico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus, along with select U.S.-based airlines offering cross-border routes.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Aquiles, Máximo, and Carmen Serdán, key figures in the start of the Mexican Revolution in 1910.
- ›Located approximately 10 km west of Puebla city center in the Huejotzingo area.
- ›Serves as an alternative international entry point for travelers bound for Mexico City, roughly 130 km away.
- ›Puebla's strong automotive manufacturing industry, home to a major Volkswagen plant, contributes to business aviation demand.
- ›The airport has a single runway oriented to accommodate the region's high-altitude terrain.
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