MMSM/ Felipe Ángeles (formally known as Santa Lucia) opened in March 2022. This is reportedly due to start in August 2022, with flights transferring to Mexico City’s new MMSM/Felipe Ángeles airport as well as MMTO/Toluca airport. They have also said that the airport will reduce capacity by 25% over the next 12 months while the situation is sorted. The Mexican Government have launched an investigation, but have already commented that the incident was most likely caused by an ATC mistake, noting Mexico has a shortage of about 250 controllers, which means they work longer hours. The last minute go-around was prompted by crew in another aircraft: On May 7, two Volaris aircraft had a near-miss, potentially due to controller error, when an aircraft was cleared to land runway 05L while another had been cleared to depart 05L. The near-miss incident at MMMX/Mexico City The situation seems to be compounded by the recent opening of nearby MMSM/Felipe Ángeles which is causing control challenges for ATC (more on that below). “As you know, these alarms, without the quick action of the flight crew, can lead to a scenario of controlled flight into terrain, CFIT, considered by the industry to be one of the highest risk indicators in operational safety, and with the highest accident rate, as well as fatalities,” their letter said. IATA report there have been at least 17 incidents of EGPWS warnings in the past year, and have written to the Mexican Airspace Navigation Services expressing concern – And reports of confusion over STAR clearances.There have been reports of EGPWS warnings.Diversions (due excessive holding) have increased.
Aircraft have been landing with low fuel due to unexpected holding.IFALPA has issued a new safety bulletin for MMMX/Mexico City airport, highlighting several concerns. What is going on around Mexico City (or should we say ‘Mess-ico City) at the moment? Aircraft near misses, security and safety concerns, ATC errors…
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