General Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) is a recently opened airport servicing the Mexico City region from a site north of the city. It was developed to expand capacity for the metropolitan area and handles a mix of domestic and some international routes.
Terminal Guide for General Felipe Ángeles International Airport #
AIFA operates from a single modern passenger terminal building that handles scheduled commercial flights. Facilities are structured around a main arrivals/departures concourse with standard check-in, security screening and baggage claim areas.
Getting to and From General Felipe Ángeles International Airport #
Road connections are the primary way to reach Mexico City from AIFA; journey times to central Mexico City are typically around 60-90 minutes depending on traffic. Airport shuttle and coach services run between the airport and the city; taxis and app-based ride services are also available. Car hire is an option at the terminal.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at General Felipe Ángeles International Airport #
The terminal offers standard passenger amenities: check-in desks, security, a range of food outlets and some retail. Wi‑Fi is available in the terminal area. Passenger services are expanding as the airport grows - expect modern basic facilities with increasing airline lounge availability over time.
Tips for General Felipe Ángeles International Airport #
- Allow extra road time to Mexico City - AIFA is outside the city and road journeys can be much longer during peak traffic.
- Check which Mexico City airport you’re booked to - AIFA is separate from Benito Juárez and Felipe Ángeles is north of the city; transfers between airports require planning.
Weather & Climate near General Felipe Ángeles International Airport #
General Felipe Ángeles International Airport's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in May) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (558 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 1° - 24° | 13° | 8 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.0h |
| February | Ideal | 3° - 25° | 14° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 2.3 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.4h |
| March | Ideal | 5° - 28° | 16° | 13 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 2.5 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 7° - 28° | 18° | 25 mm | some cloud | 50% | 2.4 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.5h |
| May | Excellent | 9° - 28° | 19° | 45 mm | some cloud | 57% | 2.2 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.9h |
| June | Very Good | 10° - 25° | 18° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.2 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.2h |
| July | Good | 10° - 24° | 17° | 105 mm | overcast | 76% | 2.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.1h |
| August | Very Good | 10° - 24° | 17° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.7h |
| September | Very Good | 10° - 23° | 17° | 91 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.2 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Excellent | 7° - 24° | 16° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.6h |
| November | Ideal | 4° - 24° | 14° | 11 mm | mostly sunny | 72% | 2.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.1h |
| December | Ideal | 2° - 23° | 13° | 6 mm | mostly sunny | 65% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 10.9h |
