San Felipe will soon have its own commercial airport, which will be operated under a concession by the Mexico City International Airport (AICM), announced Baja California’s Secretary of Tourism, Miguel Ángel Badiola Montaño.
Speaking during a hearing before the State Congress, the head of the State Secretariat of Tourism (SECTURE) explained that when he first took office, the municipality’s existing airfield was slated to be handed over to a private service provider.
However, following a series of meetings with Admiral Juan José Padilla Olmos, Director General of AICM, Badiola Montaño confirmed that management of the airfield will officially be transferred to AICM in the coming days.
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Investment Plan for the San Felipe Airport
Badiola Montaño noted that AICM already has an investment plan in place, backed by several studies aimed at unlocking San Felipe’s growth potential.
“The only thing San Felipe is missing is that infrastructure, and we are actively working to help provide it,” the Tourism Secretary stated.
He added that several airport operators across the country had previously expressed interest in acquiring the San Felipe airfield, recognizing its potential to be upgraded into an airport.
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Projects to Boost Tourism in San Felipe
Badiola Montaño spoke of initiatives designed to drive growth in Baja California’s newest municipality.
Among them is a hotel investment forum, which Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda has already directed the Secretariat of Economy and Innovation (SEI) to organize.
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These efforts build on SECTURE’s ongoing investments to attract visitors and showcase the region through signature events like the Shrimp Festival and the Gonzaga Fishing Tournament, Badiola Montaño said.
Finally, he noted that the state government plans to revitalize the El Chinero tourist rest stop. Leveraging Secture’s strong working relationship with Sebastián Ramírez Mendoza, Director General of the National Fund for Tourism Development (Fonatur), state officials will seek investment to upgrade the site.
