The Mexican Government has officially transferred control of the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) to the Navy (Semar).
This information was disclosed in a document published in the Official Journal of the Mexican Federation (DOF).
The Navy will also oversee the City’s Airport Group and the Airport Services of Mexico City, which were previously under the jurisdiction of the country’s Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SITC).
The decision is based on the Navy’s proficiency in national security matters.
The government has stated that there were past systemic oversights in airport terminals, leading to vulnerabilities in civil aviation and air transportation security.
Despite having monitoring systems, reports of threats and risks were not promptly addressed, resulting in a lapse in strict regulatory compliance.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador emphasized the need to ensure the public’s well-being by adopting strategies that enhance the management of airports on both national and international levels.
The goal is to facilitate safe and efficient transportation of both people and goods between regions.
In June, President López Obrador indicated the Navy’s impending oversight of the AICM.
He acknowledged their commendable performance in surveillance and combatting illicit activities like theft and drug trafficking.
Furthermore, airports in Ciudad del Carmen, Ciudad Obregón, and Guaymas will also come under the Navy’s guidance.
The Defense Ministry will retain control over airports in locations such as Felipe Ángeles, Tulum, and Puebla.