Tijuana International Airport (MMTJ)

Tijuana, Mexico · Latin America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

MMTJ

IATA

TIJ

City

Tijuana

Country

Mexico

Region

Latin America

Elevation

489 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

32.5411, -116.9700

Overview

US-Mexico border airport with cross-border terminal to San Diego. Binational aviation operations.

Current Weather at MMTJ

Pilots flying into or out of Tijuana 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 Tijuana International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

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

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like MMTJ 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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