Nuevo Laredo International Airport facts for kids
Nuevo Laredo International Airport, also known as Quetzalcóatl International Airport, is a busy airport in Mexico. It's located in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, right near the border with the United States. This airport helps people travel by air to and from Nuevo Laredo, connecting them to other cities in Mexico. A company owned by the Mexican government, called Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares, manages the airport. In 2022, over 107,000 passengers used this airport!
Quick facts for kids
Nuevo Laredo International Airport
Aeropuerto Internacional de Nuevo Laredo
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares | ||||||||||
| Location | Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 484 ft / 148 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27°26′38″N 099°34′14″W / 27.44389°N 99.57056°W | ||||||||||
| Website | www.aeropuertosasa.mx/NLD | ||||||||||
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Location in Tamaulipas
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Source: Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares
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History of the Airport
This airport is named after Quetzalcoatl, a very important god from the ancient Aztec religion. Quetzalcóatl was seen as a helpful leader among the gods. Years ago, a Mexican airline called Mexicana used to fly from here to big cities like Mexico City and Guadalajara. However, they stopped flying in 2010.
Airlines and Destinations
This airport connects Nuevo Laredo to other cities. Here are the airlines that fly from here and where they go:
Passenger Flights
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Aeroméxico Connect | Mexico City |
| Magni | Seasonal: Cancún, Puerto Vallarta |
| VivaAerobús | Mexico City |
Cargo Flights
Cargo flights carry goods and packages instead of people.
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| TUM AeroCarga | Guadalajara, Reynosa, Toluca/Mexico City |
Airport Statistics
The airport keeps track of how many passengers use it each year. In 2021, about 53,921 passengers traveled through here. The number of passengers more than doubled in 2022, reaching 107,368! This shows the airport is getting busier.
See also
- List of the busiest airports in Mexico
In Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Quetzalcóatl para niños
