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Felipe Ángeles International Airport

IATA NLUICAO MMSMLocal SLM🇲🇽 Mexico City
Coordinates
19.7438°N, 99.0151°W
Elevation
7,369 ft (2,246 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
MX-MEX
Time zone
Mexico City(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
3.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:41
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:19
Civil dusk
19:43

About 13h 14m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Felipe Ángeles International Airport

Felipe Ángeles International Airport

Felipe Ángeles International Airport, also known as Mexico City Felipe Ángeles International Airport or simply Mexico City-AIFA, is an international airport located in Zumpango, State of Mexico, 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Mexico City. Originally named Santa Lucía Air Force Base, it opened for civilian use in 2022, serving as the third airport for Greater Mexico City, in addition to Mexico City International Airport and Toluca International Airport. The passenger terminal facilitates domestic and international flights, functioning as a focus city for Viva and Aeroméxico Connect as well as the main hub for the state-owned domestic airline Mexicana de Aviación. Apart from civilian operations, the airport accommodates the Mexican Air Force, general aviation, and charter flight services.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Runways (4)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04L / 22R14,764 ft / 4,500 m148 ftPemLightedOpen
04C / 22C14,764 ft / 4,500 m148 ftPemLightedOpen
04R / 22L11,483 ft / 3,500 m148 ftConLightedOpen
04 / 22▸ displaced11,385 ft / 3,470 m246 ftConLightedClosed

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Felipe Ángeles International Airport?

The ICAO code for Felipe Ángeles International Airport is MMSM, and its IATA code is NLU.

Where is Felipe Ángeles International Airport located?

Felipe Ángeles International Airport is large airport located in Mexico City, Mexico, at an elevation of 7,369 ft (2,246 m).

How many runways does Felipe Ángeles International Airport have?

Felipe Ángeles International Airport has 4 runways, the longest being 14,764 ft / 4,500 m.

What time zone is Felipe Ángeles International Airport in?

Felipe Ángeles International Airport is in the America/Mexico City time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Felipe Ángeles International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Felipe Ángeles International Airport is approximately 3.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Felipe Ángeles International Airport?

The nearest airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport is Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez) (MX-2118), about 1.6 nm to the ese, followed by Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios Ortiz and Aeródromo de Rancho Lanzarote.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Felipe Ángeles International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.