Laredo International Airport (LRD/KLRD) (Laredo, Texas)

USA / Texas / Laredo / Laredo, Texas / Northeast Bob Bullock Loop, 5210
 airport, former air force base
IATA: LRD, ICAO: KLRD, FAA LID: LRD

Laredo International Airport is a public airport located 3 nautical miles northeast of downtown Laredo, Texas. The airport was established in 1942 as Laredo Army Airfield, which operated until 1945. It briefly served as a public municipal airport before being established as an Air Force base in 1952, where the 38th Combat Support Wing and 3640th Pilot Training Wing were based. Laredo AFB closed in 1973 and was converted to civilian use. The airport currently has three runways and is served by three commercial airlines.

5210 Northeast Bob Bullock Loop
Laredo, Texas 78041
Tel: (956) 795-2570

*For communications frequencies and other flight information, see control tower.
*For list of carriers, destinations, and other passenger information, see passenger terminal.

Class D Airport
Airport Elevation: 508.0 ft (154.8 m)
Runways: (7120 x 150), 18/36 (2638 x 60)
ARTCC: Houston Center
FSS: San Angelo Flight Service Station

www.cityoflaredo.com/Airport/
www.txdot.gov/publications/aviation/directory/lrd.pdf
www.globalair.com/airport/airport.aspx?aptcode=KLRD
www.airnav.com/airport/KLRD
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laredo_International_Airport
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   27°32'48"N   99°27'43"W

Comments

  • This was formerly Laredo AFB. God bless.
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