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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 030840Z 12003KT 7SM BKN080 OVC250 27/26 A2993 RMK SLP137 57011 951 8/032 SC

Wind 120° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 12

Current TAF

TAF COR MMUN 030600Z 0306/0406 08005KT 6SM RA SCT015 OVC080 TX31/0320Z TN24/0312Z BECMG 0307/0308 6SM HZ FM031200 15010KT 5SM HZ BKN020 FM031500 09010KT P6SM BKN015 OVC070 TEMPO 0322/0402 6SM TSRA BKN015CB FM040300 03010KT P6SM BKN015
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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.

Training Availability

Flight Training Available

Cancun International Airport has flight schools and training programs operating on the field or nearby. Browse flight schools

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