General Felipe Ángeles International Airport
General Felipe Ángeles International Airport (MMSM/NLU) serves Mexico City, Mexico. This is a major international airport with 4 runways (04/22, 04C/22C). Field elevation is 7369 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: MMSM
- Name: General Felipe Ángeles International Airport
- Type: large_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 19.7458
- Longitude: -99.014503
- Elevation: 7369 ft
- Country: Mexico
- Municipality: Mexico City
- IATA Code: NLU
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 3470x75m
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 04C/22C
- Designation: 04C/22C
- Dimensions: 4500x45m
- Surface: PEM
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 04L/22R
- Designation: 04L/22R
- Dimensions: 4500x45m
- Surface: PEM
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 04R/22L
- Designation: 04R/22L
- Dimensions: 3500x45m
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: MXN $55.00 per metric ton MTOW
- Parking Fee: MXN $28.00 per metric ton MTOW per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: MXN
- Remarks: San Jose del Cabo International. Popular Baja California Sur resort destination. FBO service available.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: ASA fuel. Peninsula pricing premium. Limited supply during peak season.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: APIS required. International terminal handles arrivals. GA clearance at FBO. TIP required. Popular GA destination from US West Coast.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Hurricane season vulnerability (June-November). Desert climate with generally excellent flying weather.
Airport Services
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Mexico Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: Private: 24 hours (AIU); Charter: 10 business days (individual flight); 90+ business days (new Blanket Permit)
- Landing Lead Time: Private: 24 hours (AIU); Charter: 10 business days per flight request
Private flights require advance API manifest. Multi-entry permit available for frequent operators.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at MMSM?
- General Felipe Ángeles International Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does MMSM require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for General Felipe Ángeles International Airport (Mexico).