Monterrey International Airport prepares to open new baggage hall

Monterrey International Airport is preparing to open a new baggage claim facility featuring advanced tracking technology, five high-speed carousels and energy-efficient infrastructure as part of a wider terminal expansion.

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OMA and VINCI Airports are preparing to open a new 4,150sqm Baggage Claim Hall at Monterrey International Airport, featuring five high-speed carousels capable of processing up to 3,000 bags and handling 10 simultaneous flights per hour.
The facility will introduce First Last Baggage technology to improve baggage tracking, help identify delays, reduce passenger waiting times and streamline the process of locating lost luggage.
Part of OMA’s 2026-2030 investment programme, the wider expansion includes new passenger walkways, moving walkways and energy-efficient infrastructure, supporting an increase in annual passenger capacity from 15 million to 18 million.

As part of the modernisation and expansion of Monterrey International Airport, Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMA) and its strategic partner VINCI Airports – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – are preparing for the upcoming opening of a new Baggage Claim Hall, passenger walkways, and a connection to the existing Finger 1 in Terminal A.

With a total area of 4,150sqm, the new baggage claim area will be dedicated to domestic flights. It will feature five high-speed carousels with the capacity to process between 2,500 and 3,000 pieces of luggage and up to 10 simultaneous flights per hour.

The facility will be equipped with ‘First Last Baggage’ technology, which precisely identifies, tracks and measures every piece of luggage from the first to the last for each flight. This will help detect delays and reduce passenger waiting times, while also streamlining the claim process in the event of lost luggage.

“Monterrey International Airport is solidifying its position as a logistics hub in Northern Mexico, driven by new nearshoring opportunities and continuous economic growth,” said Ricardo Dueñas Espriú, CEO of OMA. “With the support of passengers, airlines and the great team of professionals at OMA, we are building the airport of the future for the region. By utilising the most advanced technology and focusing on the user experience, we are becoming a bridge for global connectivity, competitiveness, and development for the country.”

This new space was built with the goal of being sustainable and energy-efficient. The Baggage Claim Hall is designed under LEED criteria, features 100% automated LED lighting, and includes high-energy-efficiency equipment that automatically stops when no passenger traffic is detected, reducing electricity consumption. Additionally, a 7.8 MW solar power plant is being constructed, which will contribute to covering approximately 40% of the terminal’s total energy demand.

The upcoming opening of a walkway between the new Baggage Claim Hall and the current Terminal A has also been announced, along with a connection and corridor leading to Finger 1, which will reduce on-tarmac boarding and deplaning. This connecting corridor also features two 35-metre-long moving walkways to expedite passenger flow, in addition to escalators, elevators and restroom facilities.

These advancements are part of the multi-year investment plan (2026-2030) which aims to increase passenger handling capacity from 15 million to 18 million annually.