Hurricane Melissa Disrupts Jamaican Airport Operations
Guadalajara, Thursday, 30 October 2025.
Hurricane Melissa caused significant disruptions to Jamaican airports, impacting Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico’s operations, which account for 11% of traffic and 8.8% of EBITDA.
Immediate Impact of Hurricane Melissa
On October 29, 2025, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) reported significant disruptions at its Jamaican airports due to Hurricane Melissa. The storm, classified as Category 5, led to the suspension of operations at Kingston Airport on October 25, 2025, at 21:00, and at Montego Bay Airport on October 26, 2025, at 12:00 [1][2]. These airports are crucial for the company, contributing 11.0% to its total passenger traffic and 8.8% to consolidated EBITDA in the first nine months of 2025 [1][2].
Efforts Towards Recovery
GAP has prioritized resuming operations to facilitate humanitarian aid. Kingston Airport resumed operations for humanitarian flights on October 30, 2025, at 16:00 local time, with commercial operations scheduled to restart at 07:00 the same day [1]. Montego Bay Airport remains closed as technical assessments are ongoing to ensure infrastructure safety [1]. GAP’s CEO, Raúl Revuelta Musalem, stated that the company is committed to ensuring the safety of its employees and passengers and is collaborating with local authorities in recovery efforts [3].
Financial and Operational Implications
The disruption from Hurricane Melissa is expected to have a short-term impact on GAP’s financial performance, contingent on the duration of the operational suspension and the speed of recovery [2]. The company had previously reported a decline in Q3 2025 income despite increased revenue, and these disruptions may further affect its financial outlook [2][3]. GAP is actively monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates on damage assessments and operational progress [3].
Stakeholder Communication and Future Outlook
GAP is maintaining open communication with stakeholders through regular updates on its damage assessment and operational conditions [2]. The company has also implemented a whistleblower program to ensure transparency and integrity in its operations [1]. As GAP works towards restoring normal operations, it remains focused on long-term sustainability and resilience against future natural disasters [3].