General Felipe Ángeles International Airport

MMSM / NLU

Mexico City, MX

Last Updated
Jul 4, 23:03Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
23:03Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
12 kt
360°
6 SM
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI MMSM 042303Z 36012KT 6SM TS VCRA SCT020CB BKN080 OVC220 22/13 A3031 RMK 8/963 HZY TSB55 OCNL LTGICCG/PCPN E SE

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7,369 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
OVC 22,000 ft AGL
SCT (CB)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,369 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,369 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
29,369 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

General Felipe Ángeles International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 22,000 feet and 6 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 12 knots. Runway 04C/22C is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 SM. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

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: Haze, Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, Haze. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 22:00Z and 02:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist, Haze between 10:00Z and 14:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
780 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,369 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,987 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 9,596 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +21.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MMSM 041726Z 0418/0518 34008KT 6SM HZ BKN020 BECMG 0420/0421 6SM VC SH BKN020CB TEMPO 0422/0502 4SM TSRA OVC020CB FM050300 15004KT 6SM HZ SCT020 BKN080 OVC200 FM050700 00000KT 5SM HZ BKN200 TEMPO 0510/0514 2SM BR HZ FM051500 29004KT 4SM HZ BKN200 FM051700 30006KT 6SM HZ SCT220
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:46Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 340° 8 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Haze
03:00Z FM050300
+4h
VFR 150° 4 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
Haze
07:00Z FM050700
+8h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
Haze
10:00Z TEMPO
+11h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Mist, Haze

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: 04C
14,764 ft 148 ft CON 45°
9.2 kt 7.7 kt
40° angle
✈️ 04L/22R
Active: 04L
14,764 ft 148 ft CON 45°
9.2 kt 7.7 kt
40° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 04R
11,483 ft 148 ft CON 45°
9.2 kt 7.7 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMSM

9,062 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.7%
MVFR
19.8%
IFR
1.3%
LIFR
0.2%

General Felipe Ángeles International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.3% 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: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 13.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.7%
N
23.5%
S
4.4%
W
6.9%
NE
22.5%
NW
13.3%
SE
3.2%
SW
3.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.7°C
Range: -2°C to 31°C
-2°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 3.3%

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 9,062 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.