# ACA — General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport > Machine-readable reference for ACA. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/aca HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/aca Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/aca.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ACA.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-11T10:45:36.121+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport - IATA: ACA - ICAO: MMAA - City: Acapulco - Country: MX (MX) - Timezone: America/Mexico_City - Distance from city: 16 km from the city of Acapulco - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 1.1M - Official website: https://aeropuertoacapulco.oma.aero/en/ ## Overview Welcome General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport, more a resort satellite than a bustling hub, handles about 1.1 million passengers annually across its two terminals. Situated just 16 km from Acapulco's city center, it caters predominantly to charter and leisure travelers. For many, navigating this airport is a breeze—passengers often find themselves moving from curb to gate swiftly, thanks to short walking distances and an efficient layout. The temperature can be intense, but savvy flyers find respite in spaces like the OMA Premium Lounge or air-conditioned cafés, which double as waiting areas. At a glance Annual passengers: Approximately 1.1 million Distance to city center: 16 km Terminals: 1, 2 Airlines: Aeroméxico, Interjet, VivaAerobus, Volaris, Delta Air Lines Primary transport options: Taxi, prebooked cars, buses, and rental cars Dining: Tabaquería Café, Corona Bar, Café Punta del Cielo Terminals & layout The two-terminal setup at ACA is streamlined. Terminal 1 primarily services Aeroméxico, Interjet, and VivaAerobus, while Terminal 2 handles Aeroméxico, Volaris, and Delta flights. Thanks to this clear division and low passenger volumes, most connections and transitions… ## Terminals (2) - **Terminal 1** — airlines: Aeroméxico, Interjet, VivaAerobus, Volaris URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/terminals/1 - **Terminal 2** — airlines: Aeroméxico, Volaris, Delta Air Lines, Viva Aerobus, United Airlines, KLM, American Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/terminals/2 ## Dining (7) - **Café Punta del Cielo** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/restaurants/cafe-punta-del-cielo - **Corona Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/restaurants/corona-bar - **Domino's Pizza** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/restaurants/domino-s-pizza - **Restaurant Bar Aeropuerto** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/restaurants/restaurant-bar-aeropuerto - **Snack Bar OMA** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/restaurants/snack-bar-oma - **Subway** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/restaurants/subway - **Tabaquería Café** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/restaurants/tabaqueria-cafe ## Lounges (2) - **Caral VIP Lounge** — access: Terminal, independent lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/lounges/caral-vip-lounge - **OMA Premium Lounge** — access: Terminal, Priority Pass · 06:00-21:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/lounges/oma-premium-lounge ## Shops (6) - **Artesanías de Guerrero** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/shops/artesanias-de-guerrero - **Casa Acapulco** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/shops/casa-acapulco - **Duty Free** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/shops/duty-free - **Joyeria Local** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/shops/joyeria-local - **News & Convenience** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/shops/news-convenience - **Perfumes y Cosméticos** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/shops/perfumes-y-cosmeticos ## Parking (3) - **Estacionamiento Corta Estancia** — Short stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/parking/estacionamiento-corta-estancia - **Estacionamiento General** — Surface lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/parking/estacionamiento-general - **Estacionamiento Larga Estancia** — Long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/parking/estacionamiento-larga-estancia ## Ground transport (6) - **Airport Private Transfer** — Prebooked car URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/transport/airport-private-transfer - **Hotel Shuttle Vans** — Hotel shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/transport/hotel-shuttle-vans - **Local Bus to Centro Acapulco** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/transport/local-bus-to-centro-acapulco - **Local Bus to Zona Hotelera** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/transport/local-bus-to-zona-hotelera - **Rental Cars** — Onsite rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/transport/rental-cars - **Taxi Sitio Aeropuerto** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aca/transport/taxi-sitio-aeropuerto ## Insider tips - _Time_: When arriving, be wary of potential immigration delays if multiple charter flights converge; queues can leap from 10 minutes to 45. - _Avoid_: Don't rely on public Wi-Fi for critical work; it's patchy during peak periods. Aim for the more reliable service in lounges. - _Insider_: The OMA Premium Lounge is a hidden gem, offering cooler temps and quieter seating compared to other Mexican airports. - _Local_: Expect simple menus: local cafés and bars are better for quick snacks than dining experiences. - _Money_: On arrival, it's prudent to withdraw pesos; some local vendors and taxi drivers don't favor cards. - _Quiet_: Visit during early afternoons off-peak for serene terminal spaces with minimal crowds. - _Transport_: No metro routes serve ACA; prepare to choose between cars, as transport is largely road-dependent. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/ACA.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/aca/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/aca/departures — HTML page with live departures