Quetzalcóatl International Airport

MMNL / NLD

Nuevo Laredo, MX

Last Updated
Jul 4, 11:59Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
11:59Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
6 kt
130°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMNL 041159Z RTD 13006KT 10SM SKC 26/23 A2998 RMK SLP132 52002 956 RTS

Weather Briefing

VFR

Quetzalcóatl International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 6 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 17 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (484 ft)
Pressure Alt
432 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,868 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD MMNL 041247Z 0413/0506 13008KT P6SM SKC FM041800 13012G22KT P6SM SKC FM050300 15015KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:00Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM041800
+5h
VFR 130° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MNL
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
6,562 ft 148 ft ASP 151°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMNL

3,967 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.2%
MVFR
21.8%
IFR
3%
LIFR
1%

Quetzalcóatl International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 41°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 23.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
18.4%
N
7%
S
3.1%
W
0.6%
NE
5.5%
NW
8.4%
SE
33.2%
SW
0.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 25°C
Range: -4°C to 41°C
-4°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 8.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

October February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,967 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Quetzalcóatl International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMNL
IATA Code: NLD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 484 ft MSL

Location

City: Nuevo Laredo
Country: MX
Latitude: 27.443899°
Longitude: -99.570503°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Quetzalcóatl International Airport

Overview

Quetzalcóatl International Airport serves Nuevo Laredo, Mexico as a medium-sized airport situated at 484 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 27.443899, -99.570503, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the border region between Mexico and the United States.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 78% of observations indicating visual flight rules and only 4.3% of time under challenging IFR or LIFR conditions. Temperature ranges from -1°C to 37°C, with an average of 24.1°C, while wind patterns are characterized by southeast prevailing winds at an average of 7.8 knots and maximum gusts of 22 knots.

Notable Features

The single runway 14/32 is 6,562 feet long with an asphalt surface, positioned to take full advantage of the prevailing wind patterns. Wind data indicates 100% favorable wind conditions for this runway, with an average crosswind component of only 3.4 knots, providing consistently stable approach and departure environments.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during October, November, and January, with consistently good visibility averaging 8.3 statute miles. Only 2.6% of observations show visibility below 3 statute miles, and fog is present in just 1.8% of recorded periods, suggesting generally reliable visual navigation conditions.

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.