Mexico Transportation Overview
Mexico boasts a diverse and extensive transportation network that facilitates both domestic and international connectivity. With a total of 1,580 airports expected by 2025, air travel across the nation is robust and continually expanding. The country's railway system spans 23,389 km, all in standard gauge, with a small portion electrified. Mexico's maritime infrastructure includes 35 ports, with key ports located in Acapulco, Veracruz, and Manzanillo, among others. Notably, 21 of these ports are equipped with oil terminals, underscoring their strategic importance in global trade. Additionally, the country's merchant marine fleet stands at 674 vessels, highlighting Mexico's significant role in international shipping routes. This comprehensive network is crucial for supporting Mexico's economic growth and connecting its population of over 126 million people with the rest of the world.
Ports
large
0
small
10
medium
7
key ports
Acapulco, Ensenada, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Tampico, Tuxpan, Veracruz
very small
14
total ports
35 (2024)
size unknown
4
ports with oil terminals
21
Airports
1,580 (2025)
Railways
total
23,389 km (2017)
standard gauge
23,389 km (2017) 1.435-m gauge (27 km electrified)
Heliports
488 (2025)
Merchant marine
total
674 (2023)
by type
bulk carriers 4, general cargo vessels 11, oil tankers 32, miscellaneous 627
Civil aircraft registration country code prefix
XA