Laredo International Airport (KLRD)
Medium airport · Laredo, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Laredo International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLRD |
| IATA | LRD |
| Elevation | 508 ft (155 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°32'38" W 99°27'42" 27.54380, -99.46160 |
| Location | Laredo, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,927 ft (1807 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 18L/36R | 8,236 ft (2510 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 8,743 ft (2665 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Laredo International Airport at a glance
Laredo International Airport is a medium airport in Laredo, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as LRD. The field elevation of 508 ft (155 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLRD are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 18R/36L — offers 8,743 ft (2665 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18R points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLRD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Laredo International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quetzalcóatl International Airport | MMNL | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Alice International Airport | KALI | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Piedras Negras International Airport | MMPG | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Kingsville Naval Air Station | KNQI | 163 km (88 NM) |
| McAllen Miller International Airport | KMFE | 195 km (105 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Laredo International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 508 ft field elevation of Laredo International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Laredo International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Laredo International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Laredo International Airport is KLRD, and its IATA code is LRD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Laredo International Airport above sea level?
Laredo International Airport sits at an elevation of 508 feet (155 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Laredo International Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.5438, -99.4616 — in Laredo, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Quetzalcóatl International Airport, about 15 km away.
Does KLRD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLRD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Laredo International Airport?
Laredo International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 18R/36L, measures 8,743 ft (2665 m) with a ASP surface.