Monterrey Airport is operated by Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte OMA and it is named after General Mariano Escobedo, a prominent military figure born in Nuevo León.

Its establishment was prompted by the limitations and safety concerns of the Del Norte International Airport, which hindered further expansion.

Responding to the increasing economic activity in Nuevo León, Monterrey Airport underwent a substantial expansion of its terminal building from 1976 to 1982.

Over the years, these enhancements have contributed to the airport's role as a key transportation hub in Northern Mexico.

Simultaneously, addressing the escalating demand for air travel, the Monterrey airport initiated a comprehensive renovation and expansion project for Terminal A in November 2019.

This multifaceted project, executed in two phases, involves the enlargement of the departures concourse and check-in area, and the construction of Pier 1 with additional boarding gates.

The subsequent phase encompasses the establishment of a new security checkpoint, Pier 2 with supplementary boarding gates, and the expansion of public areas, slated for completion by 2025.

The primary runway, designated 11/29, boasts a 3,000 by 45 metres (9,843 by 148 ft) asphalt surface, equipped with an ILS approach system, VHF omnidirectional radio range (VOR), and DME station.

The connected satellite building, accessed via an underground corridor, houses VIP lounges, customs and immigration services, and 14 boarding gates.

Operational challenges, including delayed flights, stem from a reduced number of gates, jetbridges and hardstands capable of handling large aircraft.

Free shuttle service is provided between Terminals A, B, and C at the Monterrey Airport from 5:00 to midnight, with an approximate waiting time of 10 minutes.

This terminal serves courier companies, both nationally and internationally, with notable names such as FedEx, DHL, UPS, and Estafeta.

Operated by the Mexican Airspace Navigation Services (Spanish: Servicios a la Navegación en el Espacio Aéreo Mexicano), the Monterrey ACC provides air traffic control services for aircraft within the Monterrey Flight Data Region (FDRG), covering the northeastern region of Mexico.

The airport provides extensive short- and long-term parking facilities, and each terminal has multiple taxi and car rental service stands.

Noreste operates coach buses with direct services to cities in Tamaulipas and Texas, while Senda provides coach buses with direct service to Saltillo, Monclova, Piedras Negras, and Ramos Arizpe in Coahuila, Reynosa and Nuevo Laredo in Tamaulipas, and Matehuala in San Luis Potosí.