Laredo International Airport

KLRD / LRD

Laredo, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
20:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
14 kt
140° G24 kt
10 SM
Visibility
6,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLRD 042056Z 14014G24KT 10SM BKN065 33/17 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP105 T03280167 56033 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 508 ft
BKN 6,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,008 ft AMSL
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (508 ft)
Pressure Alt
576 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,858 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLRD 041720Z 0418/0518 14018G25KT P6SM SCT020 FM050600 14014KT P6SM BKN015 OVC027 FM051500 15023G28KT P6SM BKN020 OVC035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 18 kt
Visibility: >6SM
06:00Z FM050600
+9h
MVFR 140° 14 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LRD
14 ✈️
32
17L ✈️
35R
17R ✈️
35L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
5,928 ft 150 ft CON 147°
14.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 17L/35R
Active: 17L
8,236 ft 150 ft CON 182°
12.1 kt 7.0 kt
30° angle
✈️ 17R/35L
Active: 17R
7,830 ft 150 ft ASP 182°
12.1 kt 7.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLRD

4,477 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.2%
MVFR
11.8%
IFR
5.1%
LIFR
2.9%

Laredo International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 7.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.9%
NE
12%
E
14.8%
SE
34.4%
S
11.2%
SW
1.3%
W
2.6%
NW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.1°C
Range: -3°C to 39°C
-3°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 17L/35R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 17R/35L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,477 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Laredo International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLRD
IATA Code: LRD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 508 ft MSL

Location

City: Laredo
Country: US
Latitude: 27.543800°
Longitude: -99.461601°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 5,928 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17L/35R
Length: 8,236 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17R/35L
Length: 7,830 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Laredo International Airport

Overview

Laredo International Airport serves as a key aviation facility in southern Texas, situated near the US-Mexico border. Located at an elevation of 508 feet MSL, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Laredo metropolitan area. The airport features three substantial runways, offering multiple approach and departure options for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Laredo are predominantly VFR, with 80.1% of observations showing favorable flying conditions. Prevailing winds from the southeast (135°) average 7.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 1°C to 38°C, with October, September, and January presenting the most consistent VFR weather patterns.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways provide strategic operational flexibility, with all three runways experiencing 100% favorable wind alignments. Runway 17L/35R offers the longest surface at 8,236 feet of concrete, while the other runways provide substantial lengths of 5,928 and 7,830 feet respectively. The airport's location suggests potential terrain and border-proximity considerations for pilots during navigation.

Approach Considerations

Crosswind conditions are generally mild, with average crosswind components between 3.4 and 4.2 knots across runways. Visibility typically exceeds 9.6 statute miles, with only 1% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrence. Pilots should anticipate southeast winds and prepare for consistent, stable approach conditions during most operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.