| Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., through its subsidiaries, holds concessions to administer, operate, maintain, develop, and use airports in central and northern regions of Mexico. The company's airports serve various international routes, including Monterrey-Houston, Monterrey-Dallas, Monterrey-Las Vegas, Monterrey-Atlanta, and Monterrey-Chicago. Its airports also serve international destinations, comprising Houston, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Phoenix, as well as resort destinations, such as Acapulco, Mazatl?n, and Zihuatanejo. In addition, the company's airports serve and domestic routes, including Monterrey-Mexico City, Mexico City-Acapulco, Mexico City-Ciudad Ju?rez, and Culiac?n-Tijuana. As of December 31, 2007, it operated 13 airports, which serve metropolitan areas; tourist destinations; regional centers; and border cities in 9 Mexican states. The company also operated approximately 20 international airlines and 14 Mexican airlines operated flights at its airports; and handled approximately 14.2 million terminal passengers. Its aeronautical services include passenger charter; aircraft landing, parking, boarding, unloading, maintenance, and repair; passenger walkway; airport and aircraft security; ramp, cargo, and baggage handling; catering; fuelling; leasing of space to airlines; and permanent ground transportation. The company also engages in non-aeronautical activities, including commercial activities carried out at its airports, such as the operation of parking facilities and advertising, as well as lease of space to restaurants and retailers, duty free store operators, food and beverage providers, financial services providers, car rental companies, telecommunications providers, VIP lounges, advertising, travel agencies, time-share sales and promotions services, and tourist information and promotion services. Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V. was founded in 1998 and is based in Nuevo Le?n, Mexico. |