Airport code

NLU Airport Code, Felipe Ángeles International Airport

NLU is the IATA airport code for Felipe Ángeles International Airport, the main international gateway for Mexico City, Mexico. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, MMSM.

City
Mexico City
Country
Continent
North America
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
19.74382, -99.01507
Elevation
7,369 ft
Runways
3
Scheduled service
Yes

What airport is NLU?

NLU is the IATA airport code for Felipe Ángeles International Airport, in Mexico City, Mexico. The same airport has the ICAO code MMSM.

Its ICAO code MMSM begins with M, the prefix ICAO assigns to Central America and the Caribbean.

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) at a glance
IATA airport codeNLU
ICAO airport codeMMSM
AirportFelipe Ángeles International Airport
CityMexico City
CountryMexico
Runways3

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Where is NLU airport located?

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) is in Mexico City, Mexico, at coordinates 19.74382, -99.01507.

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 IATA code for Felipe Ángeles International Airport?

The IATA code for Felipe Ángeles International Airport in Mexico City is NLU. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

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 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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