Mexico City International Airport (MMMX)
Mexico City, Mexico · Latin America
By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot
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 161745Z 08005KT 5SM SCT020 BKN080 OVC220 19/12 A3034 NOSIG RMK SLP120 57009 912 8/137 HZY ISOL MDT CUWind 080° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 08
Current TAF
TAF MMMX 161737Z 1618/1718 06012KT P6SM BKN025 BKN080 TX21/1620Z TN12/1712Z TEMPO 1620/1624 5SM TSRA BKN020CB FM170000 04010G20KT 6SM RA BKN020 OVC070 PROB40 1702/1706 04020KT 5SM RA FM171200 04015KT P6SM -RA BKN015 OVC070Read any MMMX METAR without second-guessing
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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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Training Availability
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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