Cancun International Airport (MMUN)
Cancun, Mexico · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
MMUN
IATA
CUN
City
Cancun
Country
Mexico
Region
Latin America
Elevation
22 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
21.0365, -86.8770
Overview
Mexican Caribbean resort gateway. Hurricane season preparedness and tropical weather operations.
Current Weather at MMUN
Pilots flying into or out of Cancun 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 MMUN 180940Z 00000KT 7SM FEW015TCU 28/27 A3004 RMK 8/200Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF MMUN 180503Z 1806/1906 05005KT P6SM SCT015 TX33/1819Z TN26/1809Z TEMPO 1809/1813 6SM -RA BKN015 FM181600 07012KT P6SM BKN015 BECMG 1818/1819 SCT015 PROB40 1823/1903 5SM TSRA BKN015CBDecode METAR for MMUN
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Cancun International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for MMUN. 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 MMUN. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Cancun. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Cancun 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 Cancun International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like MMUN 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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