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MMNL

Quetzalcóatl International Airport · Nuevo Laredo

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
484 ft / 148 m
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Primary Channel
APP 118.30 MHz (NUEVO LAREDO APP/TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
14/32 · 6,562 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Quetzalcóatl International Airport (MMNL), located in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 484 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,500 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Quetzalcóatl International Airport
ICAO / IATA
MMNL / NLD
Municipality
Nuevo Laredo
Country
Region
MX-TAM — Tamaulipas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Elevation
484 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,562 ft / 2,000 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 151° / 331°
RWY 14 (151°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (331°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP NUEVO LAREDO APP/TWR
118.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KLRDILS
Laredo International Airport
15 km / 8 nm
KALIILS
Alice International Airport
156 km / 84 nm
MMPG
Piedras Negras International Airport
162 km / 88 nm
KNQIILS
Kingsville Naval Air Station
174 km / 94 nm
MMAN
Del Norte International Airport
188 km / 101 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026