It handles national and international air traffic for the city of San Miguel, Cozumel and serves as a year-round secondary gateway for Mexican Caribbean and Riviera Maya tourism.

[1] Additionally, Cozumel Airport is among the Top 15 largest in Mexico for international passenger traffic.

Additionally, the terminal offers all the services that an international airport typically provides, including a VIP lounge.

4) of the Mexican Air Force, which, in addition to using runway 05/23, has an aviation platform measuring 2,550 square metres (27,400 sq ft) with 5 parking positions, 2 heliports, and a small hangar.

This air base is the home of Squadron 201, which participated in World War II and currently operates T-6C+ aircraft.