Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) is a modern and efficient airport located in Zumpango, State of Mexico, 48.8 kilometers north-northeast of Mexico City’s historic center. It was inaugurated on March 21, 2022, and is the second civilian airport to serve the Mexico City metropolitan area. The airport is named after Felipe Ángeles, a general in the Mexican Revolution.
General Information about Felipe Ángeles Airport
The following table is an overview of NLU Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Aeropuerto Internacional Felipe Ángeles |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner | Mexican government |
| Operator | SEDENA |
| Built | 2022 |
| Serves | State of Mexico / Mexico City |
| Hub for | AeroUnion, Awesome Cargo, Mas Air, Mexicana de Aviación |
| Felipe Ángeles Airport Code | NLU |
| Felipe Ángeles Airport Terminals | 3 |
| NLU Airport Runway | 3 |
| NLU Airport Coordinates | 19°45′24″N 099°00′55″W |
| Felipe Ángeles Airport Address | Circuito Exterior Mexiquense km 33 Santa Lucia, 55600 Zumpango de Ocampo, Méx., Mexico |
| Contact Number | +52 55 5798 9800 |
| Official Website | https://aifa.aero |
| Elevation | 2,246 m / 7,369 ft |
Felipe Ángeles Airport Code
Felipe Ángeles Airport code is NLU. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport Felipe Ángeles.
| IATA CODE | NLU |
| ICAO CODE | MMSM |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | NLU |
Felipe Ángeles Airport Map
The Felipe Ángeles Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport Runway
Felipe Ángeles Airport Runway features a three state-of-the-art runway:
| Name | Length (mtr) | Length (ft) | Surface |
| 04R/22L | 3,500 | 11,483 | Concrete |
| 04C/22C | 4,500 | 14,764 | Concrete |
| 04L/22R | 4,500 | 14,764 | Concrete |
Felipe Ángeles Airport Terminal
Felipe Ángeles International Airport has three operational terminals:
- Terminal 1 (T1): This terminal is primarily used for domestic flights.
- Terminal 2 (T2): This terminal is primarily used for international flights.
- Terminal 3 (T3): This terminal is used for both domestic and international flights.
Nearest Airports to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)
Some of the closest airports to NLU Airport are:
- Benito Juarez International Airport – 55 km
- Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport – 101 km
- Hermanos Serdán International Airport – 143 km
- Querétaro International Airport – 188 km
Airlines Operating from Felipe Ángeles Airport
The following airlines operate from Felipe Ángeles Airport:
- Aeromexico
- Viva Aerobus
- Volaris
- Copa
- FlexFlight
- Swazi Express Airways
