Tijuana International Airport is making a multi-million-peso technological upgrade designed to eliminate the flight disruptions that often accompany the region’s winter fog.
The airport, in coordination with Mexican Air Navigation Services (SENEAM), is investing approximately 30 million pesos (around 1.7 million USD) to modernize its Instrument Landing System (ILS). This upgrade will bring the system up to Category I and II standards, giving pilots greater precision and improved safety margins for landings and takeoffs in low-visibility conditions.
Airport Director Carlos Salgado de la Peña confirmed that the new system is slated to become operational in 2026. He projects the improvement will increase the reliability of landings and takeoffs during fog to nearly 100%.
Fog Delays Could Disappear at Tijuana International Airport
The initiative was highlighted as a key part of the airport’s 2025-2029 development plan. While operational data shows that fog has only affected 14 days so far in 2025, compared to 297 unaffected days, even minor disruptions can have a significant ripple effect on travel schedules.
Once active, the new technology is expected to virtually eliminate these weather-related interruptions.
