NLU Airport Code, Felipe Ángeles International Airport
NLU is the IATA code for Felipe Ángeles International Airport, the main international gateway for Mexico City, Mexico. Airlines and booking systems use NLU, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code MMSM. At 7369 ft (2246 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Mexico City airport code?
The airport code for Felipe Ángeles International Airport is NLU. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code MMSM, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
Its ICAO code MMSM begins with M, the prefix ICAO assigns to Central America and the Caribbean.
Where is NLU?
Felipe Ángeles International Airport serves Mexico City, Mexico. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 19.74° N, 99.02° W. At 7369 ft (2246 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at NLU
It has 3 runways. The longest is 14,764 ft (4.50 km), designated 04C/22C.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Mexico City?
The IATA airport code for Felipe Ángeles International Airport in Mexico City is NLU. Its ICAO code is MMSM.
What is the 3-letter code for Mexico City?
The 3-letter IATA code for Felipe Ángeles International Airport in Mexico City is NLU.
What airport is NLU?
NLU is Felipe Ángeles International Airport, located in Mexico City, Mexico.
What country is NLU in?
NLU (Felipe Ángeles International Airport) is in Mexico.
Where is NLU airport located?
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) is in Mexico City, Mexico, at coordinates 19.74382, -99.01507.
What is the ICAO code for Felipe Ángeles International Airport?
The ICAO code for Felipe Ángeles International Airport is MMSM. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code NLU.
What is the difference between NLU and MMSM?
NLU is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. MMSM is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Felipe Ángeles International Airport.
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