Quetzalcóatl International Airport (MMNL), TAM
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Overview
Quetzalcóatl International Airport (MMNL) serves Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, just across the border from Laredo, Texas. Cross-border traffic seen by the FAA places MMNL in Skystar's top activity tier, with business aviation making up a substantial share of the annual movements tracked at the field. The airport's single paved runway and its position opposite one of the busiest land crossings on the US-Mexico border make it a regular routing option for operators working the Texas-Tamaulipas corridor.
Runways
Quetzalcóatl International Airport has one paved runway, 14/32, 6,562 ft long and 148 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Business aviation traffic
Quetzalcóatl International Airport recorded 562 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January. FAA-tracked business aviation traffic at MMNL peaks in January and October, with April also showing elevated volume compared to the quieter spring and winter months.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 70 movements in 2025.
FAA TFMSC records a movement outside the United States only when the flight enters US airspace. This is cross-border traffic, not total activity at the airfield.
Source: FAA TFMSC, cross-border movements, 2025.
Climate
Quetzalcóatl International Airport 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 7.7 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional.
Nearby airfields
Quetzalcóatl International Airport has five airfields within 34 NM. The closest is Laredo International (KLRD), 8.36 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at MMNL
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does MMNL have for business aircraft?
Quetzalcóatl International Airport has a single paved runway, designated 14/32, measuring 6,562 feet long and 148 feet wide. The surface is asphalt, and its length matches the airport's published maximum paved distance. This single-runway configuration means operators should account for wind coverage on only one alignment when planning arrivals or departures. No other runways are listed in the airport's operational data for MMNL.
How much cross-border business aviation traffic does MMNL see?
Quetzalcóatl International Airport (MMNL) recorded 562 business aviation operations in cross-border traffic seen by the FAA during 2025, out of 1,903 total operations tracked. This places the airport in Skystar's ops tier 1 classification, reflecting comparatively high and well-documented activity for a Mexican border field. The figures reflect FAA TFMSC data on traffic crossing the US-Mexico border rather than the airport's full domestic activity. Business aviation accounts for close to a third of the tracked cross-border movements.
When is business aviation traffic highest at MMNL?
Business aviation traffic at Quetzalcóatl International Airport (MMNL) peaks in January, with 70 operations recorded, and again in October, with 62 operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. April also sees a secondary rise to 60 operations. The lowest month is May, with just 24 operations. Operators planning flexible scheduling around MMNL should expect noticeably thinner traffic in the late spring compared to the start and end of the year.
How hot does it get at MMNL during the summer?
Quetzalcóatl International Airport (MMNL) sees some of its most extreme heat in July and August, with estimated average high temperatures of 99.9°F and 100.9°F respectively, according to the source climate agency. August also averages an estimated 30.7 days above 90°F, the highest monthly count of the year. These figures are estimates from the climate data provider rather than confirmed Skystar measurements. Operators should plan for sustained high-heat conditions across the June through September period when calculating performance margins.
What other airports are near MMNL?
The closest neighboring airport to Quetzalcóatl International Airport (MMNL) is Laredo International, located 8.36 nautical miles away on a bearing of 44 degrees, just across the US-Mexico border. Other nearby fields include Santa Maria Ranch at 20.50 nautical miles, Corralitos at 21.45 nautical miles, Zapata County at 33.30 nautical miles, and Lewis Ranch at 34.00 nautical miles. This cluster of airports means operators working the Nuevo Laredo area have several alternates within a short distance of MMNL. The proximity to Laredo International is particularly relevant for cross-border routing decisions.