Mexico City International Airport (MMMX)

Mexico City, Mexico · Latin America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

MMMX

IATA

MEX

City

Mexico City

Country

Mexico

Region

Latin America

Elevation

7,316 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

19.4363, -99.0722

Overview

Highest-elevation major airport in North America. Density altitude critical with surrounding mountains.

Current Weather at MMMX

Pilots flying into or out of Mexico City 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 MMMX 030843Z 03007KT 7SM SCT100 BKN200 16/12 A3032 NOSIG RMK SLP082 57009 904 8/078 HZY

Wind 030° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 03

Current TAF

TAF COR MMMX 030844Z 0306/0406 03005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 TX26/0321Z TN16/0313Z FM031100 30005KT 6SM HZ SCT020 FM031600 04005KT P6SM SKC FM032100 36010KT P6SM BKN020 TEMPO 0321/0401 VRB15G25KT 4SM TSRA BKN015CB FM040400 06005KT 6SM HZ SCT020 OVC080

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

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

METARHourly surface observation for MMMX. 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 MMMX. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Mexico City. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Mexico City 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 Mexico City International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like MMMX 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

Learn to read VFR sectional charts for navigation around Mexico City.

Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Mexico City International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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