Quetzalcóatl International Airport

MMNL / NLD

Nuevo Laredo, MX

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:44Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
17:44Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
18 kt
130°
7 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMNL 041744Z 13018KT 7SM SCT020 28/19 A2995 RMK SLP129 57010 960 8/100 HZY

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 484 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,484 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (484 ft)
Pressure Alt
462 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,138 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MMNL 041722Z 0418/0518 13012G25KT P6SM BKN020 FM050000 14012KT P6SM SCT030 FM050900 16020KT P6SM OVC010 FM051500 14015KT P6SM BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:21Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 130° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
00:00Z FM050000
+6h
VFR 140° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MNL
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
6,562 ft 148 ft ASP 151°
17.7 kt 3.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMNL

2,356 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.7%
MVFR
17%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
1.1%

Quetzalcóatl International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8 knots. Calm conditions occur 32.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 32.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.3%
NE
5.9%
E
14.7%
SE
26.1%
S
2.9%
SW
0.2%
W
0.5%
NW
9.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.1°C
Range: -4°C to 39°C
-4°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 8.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

October February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,356 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Quetzalcóatl International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMNL
IATA Code: NLD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 484 ft MSL

Location

City: Nuevo Laredo
Country: MX
Latitude: 27.443899°
Longitude: -99.570503°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Quetzalcóatl International Airport

Overview

Quetzalcóatl International Airport serves Nuevo Laredo, Mexico as a medium-sized airport situated at 484 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 27.443899, -99.570503, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the border region between Mexico and the United States.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 78% of observations indicating visual flight rules and only 4.3% of time under challenging IFR or LIFR conditions. Temperature ranges from -1°C to 37°C, with an average of 24.1°C, while wind patterns are characterized by southeast prevailing winds at an average of 7.8 knots and maximum gusts of 22 knots.

Notable Features

The single runway 14/32 is 6,562 feet long with an asphalt surface, positioned to take full advantage of the prevailing wind patterns. Wind data indicates 100% favorable wind conditions for this runway, with an average crosswind component of only 3.4 knots, providing consistently stable approach and departure environments.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during October, November, and January, with consistently good visibility averaging 8.3 statute miles. Only 2.6% of observations show visibility below 3 statute miles, and fog is present in just 1.8% of recorded periods, suggesting generally reliable visual navigation conditions.

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.