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.

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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

Training Availability

Flight Training Available

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