[2] However, the initial location posed safety challenges, leading to the construction of a safer airport in Pie de la Cuesta in 1945.

It became the preferred destination for the Jetset, Hollywood celebrities, and wealthy individuals seeking exclusive beach vacations in an exotic setting.

[3] The current Acapulco Airport, constructed in 1954, is situated 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) southeast of the city center, positioned between Tres Palos Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean in a zone known as Plan de los Amates.

The Acapulco Airport received flights from numerous international destinations, primarily from the United States and Canada.

It was one of the few airports, apart from Mexico City, that was served by major United States airlines such as Eastern, Braniff, and American.

For a brief period, it was a stopover on the Kangaroo air route connecting Australia and the United Kingdom via the Eastern Hemisphere.

However, in the 21st century, the Mexican Drug War has had a detrimental effect on tourism in Acapulco, resulting in a decline in the airport's importance as an international gateway.

The arrivals section also offers car rental services, taxi stands, snack bars, and souvenir shops.