The longest metro line in Latin America will reach Monterrey Airport: construction of the station begins
Nuevo León begins construction of 'Estación Aeropuerto' for Metro Line 6, a key part of a broader expansion plan to connect Monterrey International Airport with the city’s metropolitan transit system.
Located in the municipality of Apodaca, the station will cover approximately 1,650 square meters and feature platforms, a main hall, walkways, street-level access, and infrastructure to ensure universal accessibility, according to the state government. The design includes climate control, escalators, and elevators for passengers with reduced mobility.
Governor Samuel García Sepúlveda, who led the groundbreaking ceremony, described the station as a cornerstone of Monterrey’s new mobility model. “More than just a destination station, it’s a long-held dream for the city of Monterrey. This station will connect Line 4 and Line 6 from the airport to the Red System,” he said.
The governor emphasized that the station will be “the most eye-catching” due to its role as the first point of contact for international visitors arriving for the 2026 World Cup, with Monterrey serving as one of the host cities. He also noted that the station’s operation will be aligned with the early morning flight schedule, adapting to the airport’s passenger flow.
According to the Government of Nuevo León, Metro Line 6, combined with Line 4, will span 34.37 kilometers, making it the longest metro line in Latin America. This major extension aims to link the municipalities of Monterrey, Guadalupe, San Nicolás de los Garza, Apodaca, and Escobedo to the airport, reducing reliance on vehicle transportation.
“After 40 years of only building more lanes, we now face gridlock in the city of Monterrey. Today, we want to reverse that and create the mobility system we always should have had,” García stated.
The project was awarded to a consortium formed by construction firms Garza Ponce, Hércules, and Moyeda, and falls under the Metrorrey expansion strategy, overseen by the Secretariat of Mobility and Urban Planning.
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