Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU): Codes, Runways & Location
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (IATA: NLU · ICAO: MMSM) is a large airport serving Mexico City, Mexico. It lies at 19.7438° N, 99.0151° W, 7369 ft (2246 m) above sea level.
Overview of Felipe Ángeles International Airport
Felipe Ángeles International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Mexico City in Mexico. It is identified by the IATA code NLU and the ICAO code MMSM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4500 m (14764 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 7369 ft (2246 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez) about 3 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,500 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Felipe Ángeles International Airport
Where is Felipe Ángeles International Airport located?
Felipe Ángeles International Airport is located in Mexico City, Mexico. Its coordinates are 19.7438° N, 99.0151° W.
What is the airport code for Felipe Ángeles International Airport?
Felipe Ángeles International Airport has an IATA code of NLU and an ICAO code of MMSM.
How long is the runway at Felipe Ángeles International Airport?
Felipe Ángeles International Airport's longest runway is about 4500 m (14764 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Felipe Ángeles International Airport have?
Felipe Ángeles International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Felipe Ángeles International Airport a major airport?
Felipe Ángeles International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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