Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), operator of Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), hosted its Second Operational Safety Forum on November 10, 2026, bringing together Mexican authorities and international organizations to address aviation safety, incident prevention and risk analysis.
Forum Participants
The forum took place during GAP Safety Week 2026, the eighth edition of the company’s annual operational safety program, held November 9 to 13, 2026. Participants included representatives of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) and Mexican Airspace Navigation Services (SENEAM).
ICAO representatives addressed the use of safety reports as a basis for decision-making through data analysis, trend identification and risk prioritization. AFAC outlined efforts to strengthen voluntary and mandatory reporting mechanisms, along with planned improvements to its safety data collection and processing system. SENEAM emphasized a safety culture that supports the identification of errors, learning and corrective action.
Operational Risk Factors
Discussion panels identified staff fatigue, air traffic congestion, unforeseen operational changes and training challenges related to staff turnover as factors affecting aviation safety.
GAP Safety Week 2026
Held under the theme “Communication and Coordination at All Levels of the Organization,” the 2026 program combined in-person activities with virtual seminars on the management of congested airports, communication during serious incidents, and the identification and mitigation of drone-related risks. GAP has organized the program since 2019.
Runway Incursion Prevention
The 2025 edition of GAP Safety Week registered 4,355 participants from 18 countries and included a specialized forum on runway incursion prevention. ICAO defines a runway incursion as any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for landing and takeoff.
About Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico
GAP operates 14 airports, 12 in Mexico and two in Jamaica, which together served 63.7 million passengers in 2025. Its Mexican network includes airports serving Los Cabos, La Paz, Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo.
Information for Travelers
A complete list of carriers serving SJD is available on the airline list, and flights can be searched on the flight booking page. Arriving passengers can reserve private airport transportation in advance.
Information in this article is based on a statement issued by GAP on November 11, 2026. Airline schedules are subject to change, and travelers should confirm flight details directly with their airline prior to departure.