Guadalajara International Airport (MMGL)

Guadalajara, Mexico · Latin America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

MMGL

IATA

GDL

City

Guadalajara

Country

Mexico

Region

Latin America

Elevation

5,016 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

20.5218, -103.3111

Overview

Western Mexico hub at moderate elevation. Volaris and VivaAerobus base with growing traffic.

Current Weather at MMGL

Pilots flying into or out of Guadalajara International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR MMGL 030843Z 23003KT 7SM SCT020 BKN080 22/16 A3012 RMK SLP056 57009 975 8/530 HZY

Wind 230° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 23

Current TAF

TAF MMGL 030534Z 0306/0406 00000KT P6SM SCT080 SCT300 TX32/0321Z TN18/0313Z FM030800 00000KT P6SM SCT020 SCT080 FM031800 27010KT P6SM SCT020 SCT080 TEMPO 0322/0402 6SM TSRA BKN020CB FM040200 27005KT P6SM BKN300

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Guadalajara International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for MMGL. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for MMGL. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Guadalajara. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Guadalajara International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Guadalajara International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like MMGL include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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