Large airport · Mexico City, Mexico
Felipe Ángeles 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. Its IATA code is NLU. Its ICAO code is MMSM. It has 3 runways, longest 14,764 ft (PEM). Elevation 7,369 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Mexico City, Mexico |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NLU |
| ICAO code | MMSM |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 14,764 ft (PEM) |
| Elevation | 7,369 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 19.7438° N, 99.0151° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Felipe Ángeles International Airport is known for
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.
History
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.
Official website: https://www.gob.mx/nuevoaeropuertofelipeangeles — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Felipe Ángeles International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Teotihuacan · Mexico · 11.7 miles away
- Metropolitan Cathedral, Mexico City · Mexico · 22.7 miles away
- Palacio de Bellas Artes · Mexico · 22.8 miles away
- Angel of Independence · Mexico · 24.0 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Felipe Ángeles International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- El Tepeyac National Park · Mexico · 17.7 miles away
- Los Remedios National Park · Mexico · 24.5 miles away
- Cerro de la Estrella National Park · Mexico · 28.2 miles away
- Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park · Mexico · 33.7 miles away
- Desierto de los Leones National Park · Mexico · 35.1 miles away
- El Chico National Park · Mexico · 36.9 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National Airport
21.5 miles away
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport
21.6 miles awayAdolfo López Mateos International Airport
45.6 miles awayHermanos Serdán International Airport
58.3 miles awayGeneral Mariano Matamoros International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Felipe Ángeles 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.
What is the airport code for Felipe Ángeles International Airport?
Felipe Ángeles International Airport — its IATA code is NLU and its ICAO code is MMSM.
Where is Felipe Ángeles International Airport located?
Felipe Ángeles International Airport serves Mexico City, Mexico. Its coordinates are 19.7438° N, 99.0151° W.
What is the history of Felipe Ángeles International Airport?
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.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#31923
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_City_Santa_Lucía_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.






