Geographic Scope of Current Volatility

Based on U.S. Embassy advisories and field reporting from Universal Aviation Mexico, recent disruptions have affected:

• Jalisco (Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Chapala)
• Baja California (Tijuana, Tecate, Ensenada)
• Nayarit (Nuevo Nayarit / Nuevo Vallarta)
• Portions of Colima, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Estado de México, Michoacán, Nuevo León, Oaxaca, Puebla, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Veracruz, and Zacatecas

Authorities have curtailed certain toll road operations in Puebla, Guerrero, Nayarit, San Luis Potosí, Querétaro, Veracruz, Mazatlán, and Tijuana following recent blockades.

Conditions remain localized and fluid.

Operations in Quintana Roo (Cancún, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Tulum), Sinaloa, and Tamaulipas have stabilized following February 22 incidents.

What Is Actually Disrupting Missions?

The most common planning mistake in the current environment is assuming that airport open status equals normal mission execution.

Per Universal Aviation Mexico teams, airfields may be operational while:

• Road access is temporarily blocked
• Toll routes are restricted
• Passenger vehicle access is tightly controlled
• Security inspections are intensified
• FBOs adjust operating posture based on local conditions

The friction point is surface movement, not runway availability.

Jalisco Focus: MMPR and MMGL

Puerto Vallarta (MMPR)

MMPR remains open. However, commercial flights have experienced disruption due to crew availability.

Universal Aviation Mexico reports that local FBO personnel are assessing surrounding conditions before recommending operations in or out. Operational posture may require confirmation on the day of movement.

Guadalajara (MMGL)

MMGL remains operational for general aviation under enhanced security controls.

Airport gates and hangar access points are functioning with double screening measures in place.

Passenger vehicle access requires advance coordination and identification verification at entry points. The hangar area is under active patrol.

With proper pre-coordination, MMGL remains viable for GA missions.

Commercial Disruption vs. GA Operations

Commercial flight cancellations have occurred in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta.

All other airports in Mexico remain open, and most are operating normally according to Universal Aviation Mexico field reporting.

Commercial disruption signals localized volatility, not systemic airspace restriction.

The Real Constraint: Ground Movement

When missions encounter difficulty, the underlying cause is typically:

• Fixed passenger schedules conflicting with evolving security conditions
• Assumptions that ground transport availability is unchanged
• Late coordination of vehicle access credentials
• Underestimating inspection time at controlled gates

Operators should plan for extended transit times and confirm routing on the day of operation.

Ground Transportation Strategy

Universal Aviation Mexico strongly recommends pre-arranged, vetted car and driver services in affected regions.

Do not assume ride-share availability or unrestricted access to airport gates.

Mission planners should confirm:

• Secure routing
• Alternate road access options
• Driver identification protocols
• Vehicle credentials for airport entry
• Contingency holding locations

Real-time coordination with local handlers is essential.

Planning Guidance

Operators planning Mexico missions should:

• Confirm airport and FBO operational posture on the day of movement
• Verify road conditions and toll road availability
• Coordinate passenger vehicle information in advance
• Finalize manifests early
• Build schedule buffer
• Monitor official advisories
• Maintain close coordination with Mission Advisors

Flexibility is required in the current environment.

Operational Bottom Line

Mexico remains operational for business aviation in most regions.

The operational variable is ground access volatility, not runway closure.

Per Universal Aviation Mexico intelligence, airports may remain open while surrounding access conditions fluctuate.

Operators who treat surface movement and security coordination as mission-critical components will experience controlled outcomes.