Laredo International (KLRD), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Laredo International Airport (KLRD) sits on the Texas side of the busiest inland border crossing on the US-Mexico frontier, and its traffic mix reflects that geography. The field runs three concrete runways up to 8,743 feet, supports both piston and jet operations with 100LL and Jet A on the field, and holds CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement onsite. Business aviation accounts for a substantial share of the roughly 33,472 annual operations recorded for 2025.
Runways
Laredo International has three paved runways. The longest, 18R/36L, is 8,743 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Laredo International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Laredo International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Laredo International recorded 13,750 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic at KLRD peaks in December and stays elevated through the winter months, dropping to its lowest point in mid-summer.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 1,500 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Laredo International averages 30.7 days above 90°F in August and 1.3 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 100.9°F, and January the coldest, at 68.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Laredo International has published operating constraints in six categories: weight restrictions, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Runway 14/32 is restricted to aircraft under 60,000 pounds design takeoff weight.
When the ATCT is closed, activate the MALSR on Runway 18R via CTAF. Runway 14/32 has MIRL, and Runways 18L/36R and 18R/36L have HIRL preset to medium intensity.
Runway 14/32 is not available for Part 121/Part 380 operations, including scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 30 passenger seats.
Taxiway C is closed indefinitely between Runway 18L/36R and Runway 18R.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) measuring 363 feet in length by 170 feet in width is located at the departure end of Runway 18R.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 684/R/D/W/T
PCR VALUE: 98/R/D/W/T
PCR VALUE: 600/R/D/W/T
JP4 fuel is available.
The Federal Inspection Station is located on the west general aviation/cargo apron.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Houston ARTCC.
A landing fee is assessed for all aircraft except federal, military, and based aircraft.
A Federal Inspection Station fee applies.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Laredo International has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Quetzalcóatl International Airport (MMNL), 8.36 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KLRD have customs and border clearance facilities onsite?
Yes, Laredo International Airport (KLRD) has CBP inspection services available onsite along with a USDA compliance agreement. The Federal Inspection Station is located on the west general aviation/cargo apron. Operators should note that a Federal Inspection Station fee applies in addition to the standard landing fee. Landing fees are assessed for all aircraft except federal, military, and based aircraft. This combination makes KLRD a functional border-crossing point for both passenger and cargo operations.
What are the runway options at Laredo International Airport?
Laredo International Airport offers three paved concrete runways: 18R/36L at 8,743 feet, 18L/36R at 8,236 feet, and 14/32 at 5,927 feet, all 150 feet wide. Runway 18R has an Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) measuring 363 feet in length by 170 feet in width located at the departure end. Runway 14/32 carries a weight restriction and is not available for certain scheduled and non-scheduled Part 121/Part 380 passenger operations above specified seat thresholds. Taxiway C is closed indefinitely between Runway 18L/36R and Runway 18R. These factors affect runway selection for larger transport-category aircraft.
Is there a weight limit on any runway at KLRD?
Yes, Runway 14/32 at Laredo International Airport (KLRD) is restricted to aircraft under 60,000 pounds design takeoff weight. The airport's two longer runways, 18R/36L at 8,743 feet and 18L/36R at 8,236 feet, do not carry this restriction and handle the heavier jet and cargo traffic. Runway 14/32 is also excluded from certain higher-capacity Part 121 and Part 380 passenger operations. Dispatchers planning heavier aircraft into KLRD should default to one of the two main north-south runways rather than 14/32.
What fuel is available at Laredo International Airport?
Laredo International Airport (KLRD) has 100LL and Jet A on the field to support both piston and turbine aircraft. A remark in the airport's data also lists JP4 fuel as available, though this entry appears alongside the standard fuel listing and should be confirmed with the airport prior to relying on it for planning. The field is towered and operates on an ALL / ALL / ALL attendance schedule. Combined with onsite customs clearance, fuel availability supports KLRD's role as a border-crossing stop for business aviation.
How does business aviation traffic at KLRD vary through the year?
Business aviation operations at Laredo International Airport (KLRD) show a clear seasonal pattern based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data. Traffic peaks in December at 1,500 operations and stays strong through January, February, and November. The lowest months fall in mid-summer, with June recording 969 operations and August recording 1,006. This pattern gives KLRD a winter-weighted operating tempo rather than a flat monthly distribution, which is a useful planning input for slot and staffing decisions tied to the border-crossing traffic the field handles.