General Felipe Ángeles International Airport

MMSM / NLU

Mexico City, MX

Last Updated
Jul 4, 09:28Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
09:28Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
3 kt
10°
1 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1029 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI MMSM 040928Z 01003KT 1SM BCFG FEW020 11/10 A3038 RMK 8/500

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7,369 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,369 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

General Felipe Ángeles International Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,000 feet and 1 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (10°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 1 SM. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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: Light Drizzle, Mist, Haze, Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Drizzle, Mist between 09:00Z and 13:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 22:00Z and 02:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. 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
1029 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
783 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,369 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,897 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 8,186 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MMSM 040537Z 0406/0506 04005KT P6SM SCT020 BKN080 TEMPO 0409/0413 3SM -DZ BR BKN008 FM041500 02005KT 5SM HZ SCT015 BKN020 FM041700 34010KT P6SM SCT020 BKN080 FM042100 34010KT 6SM SCT020CB OVC080 TEMPO 0422/0502 VRB15KT 5SM TSRA BKN020CB OVC080 FM050400 22006KT 6SM HZ BKN020 BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
15:00Z FM041500
+6h
MVFR 20° 5 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Haze
17:00Z FM041700
+8h
VFR 340° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
21:00Z FM042100
+12h
MVFR 340° 10 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft

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°
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 04L/22R
Active: 04L
14,764 ft 148 ft CON 45°
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 04R
11,483 ft 148 ft CON 45°
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° 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.