# Laredo International Airport (LRD)

> Laredo, US · IATA: LRD · ICAO: KLRD · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `LRD` |
| ICAO | `KLRD` |
| City | Laredo |
| Country | US |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 155 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 27.54380, -99.46160 |

## Description

If trade had a capital on the US-Mexico border, it would be Laredo: thousands of trucks cross the World Trade Bridge every day, around 10,000 of them northbound. Laredo (IATA: LRD, ICAO: KLRD) handled US$354 billion in trade in 2025 and remains by far the busiest US land border crossing, ranking among the country's top three ports by value after holding the number-one spot in 2023 and 2024. The airport plays the supporting role and plays it well, handling automotive freighter charters, FedEx and UPS express traffic and AOG shipments on a dedicated cargo apron with on-site CBP clearance. When an assembly plant in Monterrey or Saltillo is waiting on parts, LRD is frequently the fastest point to transfer cargo from aircraft to bonded truck. Interstate 35 runs straight north to San Antonio, Dallas and the US interior. For time-critical Mexico traffic, this airport belongs on every forwarder's routing map.

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