Puerto Vallarta International Airport (MMPR)
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
MMPR
IATA
PVR
City
Puerto Vallarta
Country
Mexico
Region
Latin America
Elevation
23 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
20.6801, -105.2544
Overview
Pacific coast resort airport with mountain terrain nearby. Tropical weather and coastal approaches.
Current Weather at MMPR
Pilots flying into or out of Puerto Vallarta 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 MMPR 030840Z 26004KT 7SM OVC030 29/25 A2986 RMK SLP103 57006 968 8/4// HZY BINOVCWind 260° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 26
Current TAF
TAF MMPR 030534Z 0306/0406 23005KT P6SM SCT030 TX33/0321Z TN27/0312Z FM031000 03005KT 6SM HZ BKN030 FM031800 27010KT P6SM SCT030 TEMPO 0320/0400 SCT030CB FM040000 24005KT P6SM SKCDecode METAR for MMPR
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for MMPR. 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 MMPR. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Puerto Vallarta. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Puerto Vallarta 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 Puerto Vallarta International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like MMPR 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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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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