General Felipe Ángeles International Airport

MMSM / NLU

Mexico City, MX

Last Updated
Mar 3, 23:47Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
23:47Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
12 kt
350° G22 kt
7 SM
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMSM 032347Z 35012G22KT 7SM BKN020 23/M08 A3018 RMK SLP094 57008 951 8/200 HZY DU DSNT CB E

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7,369 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,369 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
776 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,369 ft)
Pressure Alt
7,107 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 9,836 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +22.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF COR MMSM 032350Z 0400/0500 35012G22KT P6SM BKN020 BECMG 0405/0407 00000KT SKC FM041300 02004KT P6SM SKC BECMG 0420/0422 06010KT BKN020 BKN220
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:57Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 350° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
05:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MSM
04L ✈️
22R
04C ✈️
22C
04R ✈️
22L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04C/22C
Active: 04C
14,764 ft 148 ft CON 45°
7.7 kt 9.2 kt
50° angle
✈️ 04L/22R
Active: 04L
14,764 ft 148 ft CON 45°
7.7 kt 9.2 kt
50° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 04R
11,483 ft 148 ft CON 45°
7.7 kt 9.2 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMSM

5,244 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.8%
MVFR
17.3%
IFR
1.6%
LIFR
0.3%

General Felipe Ángeles International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 14.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
26.7%
NE
23.4%
E
7.9%
SE
1.9%
S
2.9%
SW
2.5%
W
6.3%
NW
13.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.4°C
Range: -2°C to 29°C
-2°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 7.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 4.6%

Best Months for VFR

March February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04C/22C
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt
Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt
Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,244 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General Felipe Ángeles International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMSM
IATA Code: NLU
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7,369 ft MSL

Location

City: Mexico City
Country: MX
Latitude: 19.735700°
Longitude: -99.025700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 04C/22C
Length: 14,764 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 04L/22R
Length: 14,764 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 04R/22L
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About General Felipe Ángeles International Airport

Overview

General Felipe Ángeles International Airport serves Mexico City as a strategic large airport located at 7,369 feet above mean sea level. Positioned at coordinates 19.735700, -99.025700, the airport offers significant infrastructure with three concrete runways, providing substantial operational flexibility for commercial and military aviation.

Flying Conditions

The airport's high elevation at 7,369 ft MSL presents significant performance considerations for aircraft, particularly during takeoff and landing. Pilots should anticipate potential density altitude challenges, which can substantially impact aircraft performance, especially during warmer periods.

Notable Features

The airport features three substantial runways, with two primary runways measuring 14,764 feet in length and a third runway at 11,483 feet. The consistent concrete surface provides stable ground operations, while the multiple runway configuration allows for diverse wind condition adaptations and increased operational resilience.

Approach Considerations

The airport's three parallel runways (04C/22C, 04L/22R, and 04R/22L) offer multiple approach options based on prevailing wind conditions. The lengthy runways, particularly the 14,764-foot configurations, provide extensive landing and takeoff margins for a wide range of aircraft types.

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.