Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA)
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Major hub with GA access24 hoursCustoms on site

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) MMSM / NLU

The capital's new northern airport, an hour from Polanco, with a 4,500 m runway, ample parking and a GA terminal. Traffic remains light so slots are easy; useful for heavy aircraft and as an alternative when Toluca is full.

14,764 ft
Longest runway
60 min
Drive to Mexico City
1
FBOs / handlers
7,369 ft
Elevation

Facts

Hours
H24
24-hour operations
Yes
Customs & immigration
Yes
Prior permission (PPR)
No
Slot coordination
No
Noise curfew
No
Runway surface
asphalt
Fuel
Jet A
Helipad
Yes
Distance to centre
45 km
Typical largest aircraft
Any size including widebody VIP (4,500 m runway).

Private terminals (FBOs)

  • AIFA General Aviation Terminal

An FBO is the private terminal: lounge, crew, fuel, customs desk. You drive up, walk 30 metres, and board.

Which jets can use this runway?

Based on published takeoff distances at maximum weight versus a 14,764 ft runway. Hot days, high elevation and wet runways reduce the margin.

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