Quetzalcóatl International Airport – NLD Airport
Quetzalcóatl International Airport is also known by another name, the Nuevo Laredo International Airport. It is an international airport in Mexico and is situated close the US-Mexico border. The airport handles both national and international flights for Neuvo Laredo.
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The airport is named after Quetzalcoatl, a benefactor god from the Aztec religion, who is considered a leader among the other deities and would return to take back his empire. Aeromexico Connect and Magni airlines operate in the NLD. The airport offers limited services for now with the Aeromexico Connect solely serving connections to the capital of Mexico City. The airport is operated by Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares, one of the 20 that the group operates. The international airport serves more than just handle passengers; it is also strategic because Laredo is the considered the busiest inland port in the United States. As of 2018, the airport handled as much as 63,576 passengers.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are several hotels located near NLD Airport. The City Express Nuevo Laredo offers clean and spacious rooms and is good for both business and leisure travelers. The Real Inn Nuevo Laredo is located 16 minutes away and offers comfortable accommodations plus an outdoor pool. The Best Western Plus Nuevo Laredo Inn & Suites offers accommodations in a relaxed setting but is a little further away, making it a 21-minute drive away. Residents across the Texas border go to the nearby Laredo International Airport in Texas.
