Nuevo Laredo International Airport
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Nuevo Laredo International Airport (Template:Langx); officially Aeropuerto Internacional Quetzalcóatl (Script error: No such module "IPA".) (Quetzalcóatl International Airport) (Template:Comma separated entries) is an international airport located in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, near the U.S.-Mexico border. It serves domestic flights within Mexico for the Laredo-Nuevo Laredo binational metropolitan area, the northern Tamaulipas and Nuevo León region and Southern Texas. It also supports various cargo operations, as well as executive and general aviation activities.
Operated by Grupo Olmeca-Maya-Mexica (GAFSACOMM), a holding company owned by the Mexican military, Nuevo Laredo Airport was named after Quetzalcóatl, a deity in Aztec and other Mesoamerican cultures. Historically, the airport was served by Mexicana, which operated flights to Mexico City and Guadalajara before ceasing operations in 2010.[1] The airport handled 197,673 in 2023, decreasing to 151,764 in 2024.[2]
Facilities
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The passenger terminal caters to both domestic arrivals and departures in a single-story building. It includes check-in areas, a security checkpoint, a baggage claim area, and an arrivals hall with car rental services, taxi stands, and several retail stores. The departures concourse includes three gates with direct access to the apron, allowing passengers to board their planes by walking to the aircraft. Adjacent facilities include parking areas, civil aviation hangars, administration offices, cargo facilities, and facilities for general aviation.
The airport's proximity to the U.S. border makes it an attractive choice for cross-border travelers heading to Mexican cities. However, due to its close proximity to Laredo and the high transportation taxes for international flights in Mexico, the airport only serves domestic destinations. Passengers traveling to destinations in the United States typically utilize nearby airports such as Laredo International Airport or the larger San Antonio International Airport.
Airlines and destinations
Passenger
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Cargo
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Destinations map
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Statistics
Passengers
Busiest routes
| Rank | City | Passengers | Ranking | Airline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Template:Country data Mexico City, Mexico City | 86,369 | Steady | Aeroméxico Connect, Viva Aerobus |
See also
- List of the busiest airports in Mexico
- List of airports in Mexico
- List of airports by ICAO code: M
- List of busiest airports in North America
- List of the busiest airports in Latin America
- Transportation in Mexico
- Tourism in Mexico
- Laredo-Nuevo Laredo
- Mexico–United States border
- Laredo International Airport
References
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External links
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- Official Website
- Grupo Olmeca Maya Mexica
- Aeronautical chart and airport information for MMNL at SkyVector
- Current weather for MMNL at NOAA/NWS
- Nuevo Laredo Airport information at Great Circle Mapper
- Accident history for NLD at Aviation Safety Network
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