The airport is situated at an
elevation of above
mean sea level. It features a single
runway, designated as 05/23, measuring in length and surfaced with
asphalt. The commercial
apron can accommodate 12
narrow-body aircraft, and there is a
general aviation apron for fixed-wing aircraft as well as two
heliports for private and occasional third-level commercial aviation use. The airport frequently serves as the primary alternate airport for flights going to
Tijuana International Airport in cases of unfavorable weather or technical issues. The passenger terminal accommodates both arrivals and departures for domestic and
international flights. The ground floor houses the arrivals area with customs and immigration facilities, the baggage claim area, and the departures section that includes a check-in area, a security checkpoint, and a departures concourse with gates 1-6 that provide direct access to the apron, enabling passengers to walk to their aircraft. From this departure concourse, access to the upper floor is available, which houses snack bars, souvenir shops, and gates 7 and 8 equipped with
jet bridges for boarding. The airport provides taxi services, and ground transportation is offered by four companies with a fleet of 120 vehicles, including cars and Eurovan-type vans.Hermosillo Airport also hosts
cargo facilities and includes a dedicated general aviation terminal situated to the north of the passenger terminal. It supports various activities, such as tourism, flight training, executive aviation, and general aviation. The airport has obtained several certifications, including the Clean Industry certification from PROFEP,
ISO-9000, and accessibility for users with special needs. Within its facilities, there is a water
treatment plant that processes sewage water for reuse in garden irrigation and various construction processes, including dust control and
earthwork.
Air Force Base No. 18 ()
(BAM-18) is a facility of the
Mexican Air Force located at the Hermosillo Airport. It is the operational base for the 107th Air Squadron, which operates
Cessna 182 and
Pilatus PC-6 aircraft. Additionally, the 3rd Air Surveillance Squadron operates
C-26 Metroliner and
Embraer 145 AEW&C aircraft at these facilities, and the 204th Air Squadron operates
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft. The base encompasses a aviation platform, three
hangars, and various accommodations for Air Force personnel. ==Airlines and destinations==