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Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD)
Quetzalcóatl International Airport is an international airport serving Nuevo Laredo (Tamaulipas), Mexico. Its IATA code is NLD and its ICAO code is MMNL. It has one runway, 2,000 m long.
- IATANLD
- ICAOMMNL
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- NLD
- ICAO code
- MMNL
- City
- Nuevo Laredo
- Region / province
- Tamaulipas
- Country / territory
- Mexico
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 27.4439° N, 99.5705° W
- Elevation
- 148 m (484 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Monterrey (UTC-06:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,000 m (6,562 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 2,000 m6,562 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
14,328 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
13,954 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
14,907 km
Direct flight: ≈ 19 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Quetzalcóatl International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Nuevo Laredo through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Mexico
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Piedras Negras International Airport | PDS | 162 km |
| Monterrey International Airport | MTY | 193 km |
| General Lucio Blanco International Airport | REX | 208 km |
| Plan de Guadalupe International Airport | SLW | 251 km |
| General Servando Canales International Airport | MAM | 276 km |
| General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport | CVM | 420 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Quetzalcóatl International Airport?
The IATA code of Quetzalcóatl International Airport is NLD and its ICAO code is MMNL. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Quetzalcóatl International Airport located?
Quetzalcóatl International Airport is in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, at coordinates 27.4439° N, 99.5705° W and an elevation of 148 m (484 ft).
How far is Quetzalcóatl International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Quetzalcóatl International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 14,907 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 13,954 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 14,328 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 19 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Quetzalcóatl International Airport?
The longest runway at Quetzalcóatl International Airport is 2,000 m (6,562 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Quetzalcóatl International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.