History of Los Cabos International Airport in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 15, 2025

Los Cabos International Airport, located in San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, is the primary entry point for tourists visiting the Los Cabos region. It handles millions of passengers annually, largely from the United States and Canada. The airport provides connectivity to 30 U.S. and 11 Canadian cities, with major airlines from both countries operating flights to and from Los Cabos, connecting to their hub airports.

1977: Airport Inauguration

Los Cabos International Airport was inaugurated in 1977 with a provisional terminal featuring a circus tent-like roof and technical systems using polyurethane foam and hot air vents.

1997: Substantial Expansion and Renovation

In 1997, the airport underwent a substantial expansion and renovation, resulting in the construction of the current Terminal 1 to accommodate both domestic and international flights, driven by the increasing popularity of Los Cabos as a tourist destination.

2002: Control Tower Upgrade

In 2002, the control tower was upgraded with advanced technology for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, and Terminal 2 was added to facilitate increased international flights.

2008: Terminal 1 Renovations Begin

Between 2008 and 2011, Terminal 1 underwent renovations.

September 2011: Non-stop Flights to Shanghai

In September 2011, the airport briefly offered non-stop flights to Shanghai, China.

2011: Terminal 3 Construction

Between 2008 and 2011, a newly built Terminal 3 was constructed adjacent to Terminal 2, and the general aviation apron was relocated with a dedicated terminal established.