Quetzalcóatl International Airport (MMNL)
Medium airport · Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Airport data
| Name | Quetzalcóatl International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MMNL |
| IATA | NLD |
| Elevation | 484 ft (148 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°26'38" W 99°34'14" 27.44390, -99.57050 |
| Location | Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Quetzalcóatl International Airport at a glance
Quetzalcóatl International Airport is a medium airport in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, known to airline systems as NLD. The field elevation of 484 ft (148 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MMNL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MMNL 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 Quetzalcóatl International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laredo International Airport | KLRD | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Alice International Airport | KALI | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Piedras Negras International Airport | MMPG | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Kingsville Naval Air Station | KNQI | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Del Norte International Airport | MMAN | 188 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Quetzalcóatl International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 484 ft field elevation of Quetzalcóatl 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 71 airports and airfields we list for Mexico — 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 Quetzalcóatl International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Quetzalcóatl International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Quetzalcóatl International Airport is MMNL, and its IATA code is NLD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Quetzalcóatl International Airport above sea level?
Quetzalcóatl International Airport sits at an elevation of 484 feet (148 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Quetzalcóatl International Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.4439, -99.5705 — in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Laredo International Airport, about 15 km away.
Does MMNL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MMNL 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 Quetzalcóatl International Airport?
Quetzalcóatl International Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.