General Felipe Ángeles International Airport

MMSM / NLU

Mexico City, MX

Last Updated
Aug 10, 22:39Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
22:39Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
5 kt
210°
8 SM
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI MMSM 102239Z 21005KT 8SM TSRA BKN020CB OVC080 19/11 A3034 RMK 8/96/ TSB30 OCNL LTGCG S

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7,369 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL (CB)
OVC 8,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN (CB)
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,369 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,369 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

General Felipe Ángeles International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,000 feet and 8 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 5 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 SM. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Rain, Haze, Mist. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 5 to 20 knots. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast between 22:00Z and 02:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 11:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
781 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,369 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,957 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 9,206 ft
ISA Deviation: +18.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MMSM 101721Z 1018/1118 00000KT P6SM SCT020 FM102100 04012KT 5SM TS BKN015CB TEMPO 1022/1102 VRB20KT 2SM TRA OVC010CB FM110200 04005KT 5SM RA BKN015CB OVC080 FM110500 00000KT 5SM HZ SCT015 TEMPO 1111/1115 1SM BR BKN005 FM111600 00000KT 4SM HZ BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:00Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
02:00Z FM110200
+3h
MVFR 40° 5 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Rain
05:00Z FM110500
+6h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Haze
11:00Z TEMPO
+12h
IFR
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MSM
04L
22R ✈️
04C
22C ✈️
04R
22L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04C/22C
Active: 22C
14,764 ft 148 ft CON 45°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
✈️ 04L/22R
Active: 22R
14,764 ft 148 ft CON 45°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 22L
11,483 ft 148 ft CON 45°
4.9 kt 0.9 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 - MMSM

10,201 observations | Sep 2025 - Aug 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.1%
MVFR
20.3%
IFR
1.4%
LIFR
0.2%

General Felipe Ángeles International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 13.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.7%
N
24.1%
S
4.1%
W
6.7%
NE
22.9%
NW
13.1%
SE
3.1%
SW
3.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.8°C
Range: -2°C to 31°C
-2°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 3.4%

Best Months for VFR

February January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04C/22C
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 10,201 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Aug 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General Felipe Ángeles International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMSM
IATA Code: NLU
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7,369 ft MSL

Location

City: Mexico City
Country: MX
Latitude: 19.735700°
Longitude: -99.025700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 04C/22C
Length: 14,764 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 04L/22R
Length: 14,764 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 04R/22L
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About General Felipe Ángeles International Airport

Overview

General Felipe Ángeles International Airport serves Mexico City as a strategic large airport located at 7,369 feet above mean sea level. Positioned at coordinates 19.735700, -99.025700, the airport offers significant infrastructure with three concrete runways, providing substantial operational flexibility for commercial and military aviation.

Flying Conditions

The airport's high elevation at 7,369 ft MSL presents significant performance considerations for aircraft, particularly during takeoff and landing. Pilots should anticipate potential density altitude challenges, which can substantially impact aircraft performance, especially during warmer periods.

Notable Features

The airport features three substantial runways, with two primary runways measuring 14,764 feet in length and a third runway at 11,483 feet. The consistent concrete surface provides stable ground operations, while the multiple runway configuration allows for diverse wind condition adaptations and increased operational resilience.

Approach Considerations

The airport's three parallel runways (04C/22C, 04L/22R, and 04R/22L) offer multiple approach options based on prevailing wind conditions. The lengthy runways, particularly the 14,764-foot configurations, provide extensive landing and takeoff margins for a wide range of aircraft types.

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.