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KLRD

Laredo International Airport · Laredo

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
508 ft / 155 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Laredo International Airport (KLRD), located in Laredo, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 508 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Laredo International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KLRD / LRD
Municipality
Laredo
Country
Region
US-TX — Texas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
508 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17L / 35R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,236 ft / 2,510 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 182.6° / 2.6°
RWY 17L (182.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35R (2.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17R / 35L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,830 ft / 2,387 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 182.6° / 2.6°
RWY 17R (182.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35L (2.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 14 / 32
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,928 ft / 1,807 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 147.3° / 327.3°
RWY 14 (147.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (327.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ATIS ATIS
125.78 MHz
CNTR HOUSTON CNTR
127.80 MHz
CTAF CTAF
120.10 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
RDO SAN ANGELO RDO
122.30 MHz
TWR TWR
120.10 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026