Nuevo Laredo International Airport (); officially Aeropuerto Internacional Quetzalcóatl () (Quetzalcóatl International Airport) () is an international airport located in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, near the U.S.-Mexico border. It serves domestic flights within Mexico for the Laredo-Nuevo Laredo binational metropolitan area, the northern Tamaulipas and Nuevo León region and Southern Texas. It also supports various cargo operations, as well as executive and general aviation activities.
Operated by Grupo Olmeca-Maya-Mexica (GAFSACOMM), a holding company owned by the Mexican military, Nuevo Laredo Airport was named after Quetzalcóatl, a deity in Aztec and other Mesoamerican cultures. Historically, the airport was served by Mexicana, which operated flights to Mexico City and Guadalajara before ceasing operations in 2010. The airport handled 151,764 passengers in 2024, increasing to 167,165 in 2025.
Facilities The airport is situated at an elevation of above mean sea level, covering an area of . It features a single asphalt runway, designated as 05/23, measuring . The commercial aviation apron spans , featuring three parking positions for narrow-body aircraft and additional stands for general aviation. Official operating hours are from 8:00 to 20:00.
The passenger terminal caters to both domestic arrivals and departures in a single-story building. It includes check-in areas, a security checkpoint, a baggage claim area, and an arrivals hall with car rental services, taxi stands, and several retail stores. The departures concourse includes three gates with direct access to the apron, allowing passengers to board their planes by walking to the aircraft. Adjacent facilities include parking areas, civil aviation hangars, administration offices, cargo facilities, and facilities for general aviation.
The airport's proximity to the U.S. border makes it an attractive choice for cross-border travelers heading to Mexican cities. However, due to its close proximity to Laredo and the high transportation taxes for international flights in Mexico, the airport only serves domestic destinations. Passengers traveling to destinations in the United States typically utilize nearby airports such as Laredo International Airport or the larger San Antonio International Airport.
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Statistics Annual Traffic + Passenger statistics at Nuevo Laredo Airport Year Total Passengers change % Cargo movements (t) Air operations 2006 103,940 483 4,663 2007 93,119 10.41%476 4,279 2008 88,545 4.91%428 3,826 2009 115,175 30.08%352 4,571 2010 97,344 15.48%511 4,788 2011 82,584 15.16%443 4,807 2012 84,443 2.25%395 4,833 2013 70,191 16.88%255 3,227 2014 66,846 4.77%333 2,902 2015 72,978 9.17%264 2,825 2016 84,064 15.19%272 3,177 2017 78,338 6.81% 286 2,857 2018 63,576 18.8% 158 2,530 2019 65,471 2.98% 140 2,853 2020 28,891 55.87% 64 2,121 2021 53,921 86.64% 82 2,746 2022 107,368 99.12% 16 2,551 2023 197,673 84.11% 31 3,116 2024 151,764 23.22% 2 2,856 2025 167,165 10.15% 0 2,253
See also List of the busiest airports in Mexico List of airports in Mexico List of airports by ICAO code: M List of busiest airports in North America List of the busiest airports in Latin America Transportation in Mexico Tourism in Mexico Laredo-Nuevo Laredo Mexico–United States border Laredo International Airport
References
External links
Official Website Grupo Olmeca Maya Mexica
Nuevo Laredo Airport information at Great Circle Mapper Accident history for NLD at Aviation Safety Network