N E S W 151°
14 / 32
RWY 14/32
HDG 151°
LEN 6,562 ft
Quetzalcóatl International Airport

Runway 14 at MMNL

Runway 14/32 at Quetzalcóatl International Airport (MMNL) in Nuevo Laredo is a 6,562 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 151°/331°. The runway is 148 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 87 landings and 84 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 2.2% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (2 events). Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 2.4°, touchdowns averaging 440 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 114 kt, a 3.2 kt average crosswind component, a 6.6 kt average headwind.

Last 30 Days
171 Operations
84 Deps / 87 Arrs

Runway 14/32 at Quetzalcóatl International Airport (MMNL) in Nuevo Laredo is a 6,562 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 151°/331°. The runway is 148 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 87 landings and 84 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 2.2% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (2 events). Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 2.4°, touchdowns averaging 440 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 114 kt, a 3.2 kt average crosswind component, a 6.6 kt average headwind.

Runway at a Glance

Arrival Volume

87 landings observed on Runway 14 in the last 30 days, alongside 84 departures.

Moderate Go-Around Rate

2.2% of arrivals at Runway 14 result in a go-around (2 in the last 30 days).

Peak Hour

Busiest landing window observed at 15:00 with 13 arrivals on the recent sample.

Average Touchdown Zone

Aircraft touch down on average 440 ft from the threshold on Runway 14.

Prevailing Wind & Gust History

Over the past 365 days, winds at MMNL have prevailed from the east-southeast (120°), accounting for roughly 42% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 8.3 kt with peak gusts to 30 kt. Strong-wind days are infrequent here.

Light Crosswind Component

Average crosswind on landing is 3.2 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 14 alignment.

Approach Slope

Final-approach slope averages 2.4° on Runway 14, shallower than the standard 3°.

Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance

The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 14 over the last 30 days. Each value is shown only when at least 10 valid samples were available; sparse cells are hidden rather than estimated.

Avg approach slope
2.4°
Avg touchdown GS
114 kts
Avg touchdown zone
440 ft
Avg headwind
6.6 kt

Hourly Landing Distribution

00:00 1 landings
01:00 1 landings
13:00 3 landings
14:00 5 landings
15:00 13 landings
16:00 5 landings
17:00 2 landings
18:00 7 landings
19:00 3 landings
21:00 5 landings
22:00 5 landings

Recent observed landings on Runway 14 grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).

Go-Around Analysis

A go-around occurs when a pilot aborts a landing attempt and initiates a climb to return for another approach. While go-arounds are a normal safety procedure, their frequency and causes provide insight into operational challenges at specific runways. Runway 14 experienced go-arounds in 2.2% of arrivals over the last 30 days (2 events of 89 attempts).

Recent Go-Around Events

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2026-10-16 15:18
Unstable Approach
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2026-10-11 21:54
Other

These events represent normal safety procedures and do not indicate operational deficiencies.

Go-Around Causes Distribution

Unstable Approach 1 events (50%)
Other 1 events (50%)

Environmental factors dominate go-around causes, indicating that operational procedures remain sound.

Approach Types and Categories

Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.

Approach Categories Explained

Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.

CAT I
Decision Height: 200 ft
Visibility: 550m
CAT II
Decision Height: 100 ft
Visibility: 300m
CAT III
Decision Height: 0-50 ft
Visibility: 0-200m
Visual
Clear of Clouds
Visibility: 5 km

Wind and Environmental Factors

Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 14 benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.

24-Hour Wind Pattern

18:00
150° at 10 kts, gusting 6 kts
10 kts
14:00
105° at 6 kts, gusting 10 kts
6 kts
15:00
146° at 8 kts, gusting 18 kts
8 kts
22:00
126° at 11 kts, gusting 20 kts
11 kts
21:00
136° at 10 kts, gusting 20 kts
10 kts
19:00
137° at 11 kts, gusting 20 kts
11 kts
13:00
96° at 6 kts, gusting 6 kts
6 kts
16:00
169° at 8 kts, gusting 18 kts
8 kts
17:00
80° at 8 kts, gusting 20 kts
8 kts
01:00
145° at 17 kts, gusting 22 kts
17 kts
00:00
120° at 10 kts, gusting 20 kts
10 kts
METAR
300° at 11 kts, gusting 0 kts
11 kts

Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.

Average Speed
12 kts
Peak Gust
18 kts
Prevailing Direction
151°
Avg Crosswind
8 kts

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About This Data

This analysis covers 171 operations recorded over the past 30 days, derived from global ADS-B flight broadcasts. Coverage may be incomplete in areas with limited ground-station reception, and statistics may vary with weather and traffic volume.