4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“This is a review for those searching for long term parking at the Nuevo Laredo Mexico International Airport.”
Lili Brooks5★ on Google
Airports / Mexico / NLD
Medium airport · NLD
Quetzalcóatl International Airport.
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico · 484 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
920 ratings
0
Operators based
484
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Nuevo Laredo, MexicoELEV 484 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
920
Google reviews
ratings on Google
484
Field elevation
feet above sea level
8
Nearest alternate
nm to LRD
Field standing
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Laredo International Airport (LRD).
Overview
Located in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, Quetzalcóatl International Airport (MMNL / NLD) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 484 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
NLD has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Laredo International Airport (LRD, 8 nm), Alice International Airport (ALI, 84 nm), and Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS, 88 nm). NLD offers a single 6,562-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of NLD vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from NLD, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Small, sleepy, convenient, Quetzalcóatl International Airport is a perfect jumping point for getting around Mexico, if you've just crossed the border at Nuevo Laredo.”
Sasch Mayer4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
MMNL
IATA
NLD
FAA / Local
MMNL
Elevation
484 ft
Coordinates
27.4439° N · 99.5705° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Mexico fields
state range 10–8,466 ft
At 484 ft, NLD sits lower than 51% of the 72 Mexico fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,562 ft
- 14/326,562 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,562 ft
NLD's 6,562 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmLRDLaredo International AirportLaredo
- 84nmALIAlice International AirportAlice
- 88nmPDSPiedras Negras International AirportPiedras Negras
- 94nmNQIKingsville Naval Air StationKingsville
- 101nmNTRDel Norte International AirportMonterrey
- 104nmMTYMonterrey International AirportMonterrey
Location
Open the full mapMMNL · Quetzalcóatl International Airport · Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NLD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 193 nm | 51m |
| Houston (HOU) | 262 nm | 1h 1m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 354 nm | 1h 13m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 737 nm | 2h 7m |
| Denver (DEN) | 788 nm | 2h 14m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 796 nm | 2h 15m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 819 nm | 2h 18m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 838 nm | 2h 21m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NLD?
- Quetzalcóatl International Airport's longest paved runway is 6,562 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at NLD?
- Quetzalcóatl International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,562 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NLD?
- The closest alternate is Laredo International Airport (LRD), about 8 nm away, followed by Alice International Airport (ALI) at 84 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NLD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 1h 1m (262 nm), Dallas about 1h 13m (354 nm), Scottsdale about 2h 7m (737 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.