Central North Airport Group reports 11.3% rise in Q2 passenger traffic

Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA (NASDAQ:OMAB; BMV:OMA), reported its unaudited consolidated financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2025 on Monday. The information is based on a press release statement.

Total (EPA:TTEF) passenger traffic increased by 11.3% compared to the same period last year, reaching 7.2 million passengers in the quarter. Of this total, 85.8% was domestic and 14.2% was international. Domestic passenger traffic grew 10.1% year-over-year, while international traffic rose 19.0%. The airports with the highest traffic growth included Monterrey (+23.8%), Zihuatanejo (+18.0%), and Chihuahua (+4.8%). Mazatlán, Reynosa, and Culiacán saw decreases in passenger volume.

The number of seats offered increased by 11.9% versus the prior year. Two new international routes were launched: Aeroméxico began service from San Luis Potosí to Atlanta, and Air Canada (TSX:AC) started service from Monterrey to Toronto.

Aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues together rose 16.8% year-over-year, totaling Ps.3,438 million. Aeronautical revenues increased 17.0% to Ps.2,579 million, while non-aeronautical revenues grew 16.0% to Ps.858 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 18.8% to Ps.2,564 million, with a margin of 74.6%. Consolidated net income was Ps.1,341 million, up 3.8% from the prior year. Earnings per share were Ps.3.46, and earnings per ADS were US$1.47.

Commercial space occupancy in passenger terminals was 96.0% as of June 30, 2025. The NH Collection Terminal 2 Hotel reported an 83.6% occupancy rate, and the Hilton Garden Inn had a 75.9% occupancy rate for the quarter.

OMA invested Ps.975 million in capital expenditures and major maintenance during the quarter, including ongoing projects at Monterrey, Culiacán, Torreón, and other airports.

On June 27, 2025, OMA issued Ps.2.75 billion in long-term notes in the Mexican market. Proceeds were used to repay Ps.600 million in short-term loans and to fund investments under the 2021-2025 Master Development Program and for general corporate purposes.

OMA announced senior management changes effective in August and September 2025. Raful Zacarias Ezzat will become Chief Operations Officer, and Pierre Grosmaire will become Chief Commercial Officer.

As of June 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents stood at Ps.3,354 million. OMA reported no financial derivatives exposure.

All information is sourced from the company’s SEC filing.

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