General Felipe Ángeles International Airport

MMSM / NLU

Mexico City, MX

Last Updated
Apr 18, 05:46Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
05:46Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
3 kt
350°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMSM 180546Z 35003KT 10SM SKC 15/00 A3026 RMK SLP050 52006 904 HZY CI

Weather Briefing

VFR

General Felipe Ángeles International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 0°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
779 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,369 ft)
Pressure Alt
7,017 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 8,786 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MMSM 180433Z 1806/1906 08005KT P6SM SCT200 FM181200 00000KT P6SM BKN200 FM181800 04012KT P6SM BKN200 BECMG 1902/1903 05005KT SCT200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:12Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
12:00Z FM181200
+6h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
18:00Z FM181800
+12h
VFR 40° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft

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°
1.9 kt 2.3 kt
50° angle
✈️ 04L/22R
Active: 04L
14,764 ft 148 ft CON 45°
1.9 kt 2.3 kt
50° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 04R
11,483 ft 148 ft CON 45°
1.9 kt 2.3 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

6,674 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81%
MVFR
17.3%
IFR
1.4%
LIFR
0.2%

General Felipe Ángeles International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 14.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
25.5%
NE
23.4%
E
8.8%
SE
2.4%
S
3.3%
SW
2.7%
W
6.3%
NW
13.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.7°C
Range: -2°C to 29°C
-2°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 7.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 4.1%

Best Months for VFR

February January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04C/22C
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 6,674 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.