Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte

What Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte does

Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA) is a publicly traded Mexican airport operator that holds government concessions to operate and manage 13 airports across central and northern Mexico, including the Monterrey, Acapulco, Mazatlán, Chihuahua, Ciudad Juárez, Culiacán, Durango, Reynosa, San Luis Potosí, Tampico, Torreón, Zacatecas, and Zihuatanejo international airports. The company serves commercial airlines (Aeroméxico, Viva, Iberia, Avianca, Volaris among others), general aviation, cargo and logistics operators, retail and commercial tenants, industrial park tenants, airport hotel guests, and approximately 21.5 million annual passengers. OMA is controlled by France's VINCI Airports, which acquired a majority stake from Fintech Advisory Inc. for $815 million in 2022, and trades on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) and NASDAQ under ticker OMAB with Series BB shares carrying veto rights over dividends and senior management nominations.

OMA's technology platform is anchored by the 2026 AirportLabs digital transformation partnership, deploying VisionAir FIDS (Flight Information Display System), SkyCore AODB (Airport Operational Database), Allegra RMS (Resource Management System), Airport Community App, RealTime Airport, and AirportLabs Billing across the 13-airport network, with Monterrey serving as the innovation flagship. The technology stack emphasizes operational interoperability, real-time data, and integration with VINCI Airports' global standards rather than proprietary AI/ML models.

OMA generates revenue across five streams: regulated aeronautical services (landing fees, passenger charges, aircraft parking approved through five-year Master Development Programs with tariff increases of approximately 38% over each cycle); commercial services including retail, duty-free (Dufry), restaurants, and advertising; cargo operations (OMA Carga) at Monterrey, Ciudad Juárez, and Chihuahua with bonded warehousing and customs connectivity; industrial real estate through the OMA VYNMSA Aeroindustrial Park (5,000-50,000 m² facilities for aerospace, automotive, and technology tenants); and hotel operations (NH Collection T2 Mexico City with 287 rooms and Hilton Garden Inn TB Monterrey with 134 rooms). FY2025 revenue was MX$15.96 billion (US$939 million), with the company reporting 56% operating margins and 29% return on invested capital, and offering a 4.7% dividend yield.

Name

Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte

Legal name

Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte S.A.B. de C.V.

Website

https://oma.aero

Company type

Public

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA) operates 13 government-concessioned airports across central and northern Mexico under VINCI Airports ownership, serving airlines, cargo operators, retail tenants, industrial park clients, hotel guests, and 21.5 million annual passengers, with aeronautical tariffs regulated through 2048 and diversified commercial revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations and Management

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Flight Operations Control & Dispatch (OCC/IOCC) (THABAIAA)

Keywords

• Airport operations management
• Commercial aviation services
• Airport cargo handling
• Airport retail leasing
• Aeronautical infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Apodaca

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aeronautical Services: Regulated airport charges for airlines including landing fees, passenger charges, and aircraft parking. Revenue determined by government-approved Master Development Programs with tariff increases typically around 38% over five years.
2. Commercial Services: Retail space leasing, duty-free operations (Dufry), restaurants, shops, and advertising throughout airport terminals. Serves 21.5 million annual passengers across 13 airports.
3. Cargo Operations: Air cargo handling, bonded warehousing, customs clearance services, and logistics operations at Monterrey, Ciudad Juárez, and Chihuahua airports.
4. Industrial Real Estate: OMA VYNMSA Aeroindustrial Park at Monterrey Airport offering warehouse facilities from 5,000 to 50,000 m² for light manufacturing, distribution, assembly and logistics operations targeting aerospace, automotive, and technology sectors.
5. Hotel Operations: Two airport hotels: NH Collection T2 Mexico City (287 rooms) and Hilton Garden Inn TB Monterrey (134 rooms), developed with hotel operator partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA) operates and manages 13 airports across central and northern Mexico under government concessions extending to 2048. The company provides aeronautical services (regulated landing, passenger, and parking tariffs to airlines), commercial services (retail, duty-free, food and beverage leasing, advertising), air cargo handling and bonded warehousing, industrial real estate at the Monterrey aeroindustrial park, and airport hotel operations.

Product overview

OMA operates 13 airports across central and northern Mexico as a comprehensive airport operator, offering a portfolio of interconnected services centered on core airport operations management. The company provides passenger services (terminal operations, VIP lounges, duty-free shopping, parking, accessibility, WiFi), commercial revenue services (retail/dining leasing, advertising, commercial spaces), cargo operations (bonded warehouses, customs clearance, foreign trade handling), and adjacent businesses (industrial parks, airport hotels, real estate). The portfolio is anchored by airport operations management supplemented by commercial, cargo, and non-aeronautical revenue streams totaling approximately MX$16 billion in annual revenue across the 13-airport network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OMA Premium Lounge: VIP lounge brand offering premium airport services across OMA airports
• OMA Carga
• OMA VYNMSA Aeroindustrial Park

Products and services

• OMA Airports (Airport Operations Management) Comprehensive airport operations management across 13 airports in central and northern Mexico, including passenger terminal operations, flight information systems, runway and apron management, aeronautical tariffs, and passenger services for airlines, cargo operators, and travelers.
• OMA Premium Lounge VIP lounge services providing premium passenger amenities including comfortable seating, business services, food and beverages, and exclusive airport access for business and premium travelers across OMA's 13 airports.
• Duty Free Retail (Dufry) Tax-free shopping facilities offering perfumes, cosmetics, liquor, tobacco, and other duty-free products to international passengers at OMA airports, operated with partner Dufry.
• Parking Services Secure on-site parking facilities at all 13 airports with online reservation and payment through parking.oma.aero, offering various parking tiers and proximity options to terminals.
• OMA Carga (Air Cargo Operations) Air cargo handling services including bonded warehouses at Monterrey, Ciudad Juárez, and Chihuahua airports, customs clearance, import/export handling, storage, loading/unloading, and transit operations for freight forwarders and customs agents.
• OMA VYNMSA Aeroindustrial Park Industrial park located inside Monterrey International Airport offering warehouse and manufacturing facilities from 5,000 to 50,000 m² for light manufacturing, distribution, assembly, and logistics operations targeting aerospace, automotive, and technology sector tenants.
• Airport Hotel Services Airport hotel accommodation including NH Collection T2 Mexico City (287 rooms, five-star, inside Terminal 2 of Mexico City International Airport) and Hilton Garden Inn TB Monterrey (134 rooms, adjacent to Terminal B at Monterrey International Airport), developed with NH Hotels and Santa Fe Grupo Hotelero.
• Commercial Space Leasing Retail and commercial space leasing across 13 airports serving 21.5 million annual passengers, including locations in public-access areas and post-security zones for retailers, restaurants, and service providers.
• Airport Advertising Advertising media services including fixed indoor and outdoor advertising (light boxes, billboards, vinyl displays, jetway advertising) and digital advertising (indoor screens, outdoor screens, giant screens) targeting the airport passenger audience.
• Money Services Financial services including ATMs operated by Banorte, HSBC, Santander, and Intercam banks, plus currency exchange services available at airport terminals for passengers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5.9% revenue growth to MX$15.96 billion (US$939 million) in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AirportLabscoreTechnology or Integration · 5 February 2026Strategic digital transformation partnership implementing VisionAir FIDS, SkyCore AODB, Allegra RMS, and Airport Community App across all 13 OMA airports. Monterrey International Airport serves as the innovation flagship with RealTime Airport and AirportLabs Billing platforms.
• VYNMSA Desarrollo InmobiliariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner for OMA VYNMSA Aeroindustrial Park at Monterrey International Airport. The partnership develops light manufacturing, distribution, and logistics facilities targeting aerospace, automotive, and technology sectors with build-to-suit options from 5,000 to 50,000 m².
• NH HotelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel operator partner for NH Collection T2 Mexico City, a 287-room five-star airport hotel developed inside Terminal 2 of Mexico City International Airport, setting a standard for airport hotels in Mexico.
• Santa Fe Grupo HotelerominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel operator partner for Hilton Garden Inn TB Monterrey, a 134-room airport hotel adjacent to Terminal B at Monterrey International Airport, opened in 2015 with conference facilities for 120 persons.
• VolarisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolaris announced 33 new routes in 2026, with 13 routes from eight OMA airports during first half of 2026, complementing 54 existing Volaris routes across 11 OMA airports. Airlines are key channel partners driving passenger traffic to OMA facilities.
• AeroméxicominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMexico's flag carrier operating new routes from Monterrey including Paris and Bogota, supporting World Cup traffic growth at OMA airports.
• IberiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish airline launching new Monterrey-Madrid route in June 2026 using Airbus A330-200 aircraft, operating thrice weekly to coincide with the FIFA World Cup, adding over 800,000 annual seats.
• AviancaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorColombian airline operating routes to Bogota from Monterrey International Airport, one of several international carriers expanding OMA connectivity.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP): Operates 12+ airports in Pacific Mexico under the same privatized concession model as OMA. Directly comparable as a publicly traded Mexican airport operator (NYSE: PAC) with similar regulated aeronautical tariffs, commercial revenue streams, and Master Development Program dynamics.
• Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR): Operates 9 airports in southeastern Mexico and Colombia under similar concession economics (NASDAQ: ASR). Most direct comparable to OMA on business model, regulatory framework, and revenue mix, though with different geographic exposure (Cancun tourism-skewed).
• ASUR Colombia (Airplan): Colombian airport operator controlled by ASUR, providing a more direct adjacent comparable to OMA on emerging-market regulated airport concessions, tariff regulation frameworks, and commercial revenue optimization.

Broad incumbents

• VINCI Airports: Parent company of OMA since the 2022 $815M acquisition and operates 70+ airports globally. Comparable as the parent network sharing operational standards, technology platforms, and capital access, though it is not directly investable as a standalone airport pure-play.
• AENA: World's largest airport operator by passenger volume, managing 46+ airports in Spain and internationally. Comparable to OMA on regulated airport concession economics, dual aeronautical/commercial revenue model, and dividend yield profile (BME: AENA).
• Fraport AG: Operates Frankfurt Airport and a global portfolio of airports. Comparable to OMA as a publicly listed, regulated airport operator with mixed domestic and international exposure (ETR: FRA), though with materially larger scale.
• Aéroports de Paris (Groupe ADP): Operates Paris Charles de Gaulle, Orly, and a global network of airports. Comparable to OMA on regulated tariff economics, real estate monetization (e.g., CDG retail and hotel), and concession-based revenue model (EPA: ADP).

Emerging players

• MAG Airports: Newer Mexican airport operator awarded concessions (e.g., Grupo Internacional Aeroportuario) for regional Mexican airports. Emerging competitor to OMA's smaller airports as the Mexican government opens additional regional concessions.
• GMR Airports: Indian airport operator with significant portfolio (Delhi, Hyderabad, Goa, and overseas assets). Comparable to OMA on emerging-market regulated concession model and aeronautical plus commercial revenue mix.

Regional players

• Airports of Thailand: Operates Thailand's six major international airports (SET: AOT). Comparable to OMA on regulated emerging-market airport economics and tourism-skewed passenger base, though with Asia-Pacific rather than Latin America exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/omaeropuertos
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/OMA/137924482889484
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1159881
• Instagraminstagram.com/omaeropuerto

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

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