San Jose del Cabo International Airport (MMSM)
Los Cabos, Mexico · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
MMSM
IATA
SJD
City
Los Cabos
Country
Mexico
Region
Latin America
Elevation
374 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
23.1518, -109.7215
Overview
Baja California resort airport. Desert coastal operations with Pacific and Sea of Cortez weather.
Current Weather at MMSM
Pilots flying into or out of San Jose del Cabo 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 MMSM 030845Z RTD 03003KT 7SM FEW080 13/12 A3031 RMK SLP078 57013 956 8/030 HZY CIWind 030° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 03
Current TAF
TAF MMSM 030531Z 0306/0406 05005KT P6SM SCT020 FM030900 27005KT 5SM HZ SCT015 TEMPO 0310/0314 3SM BR FM031500 03005KT P6SM SKC FM031800 03010KT P6SM SCT015 FM032000 36010KT P6SM BKN015CB TEMPO 0321/0401 4SM TSRA BKN015CB FM040300 35005KT P6SM BKN015Decode METAR for MMSM
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at San Jose del Cabo International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for MMSM. 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 MMSM. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Los Cabos. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around San Jose del Cabo 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 San Jose del Cabo International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like MMSM 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
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