Puerto Barrios Airport

MGPB / PBR

Puerto Barrios, GT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

MGPB 040200Z 00000KT 9999 SCT016 24/23 Q1013 A2991 RMK FEW080

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 33 ft
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
FEW 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,633 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,033 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (33 ft)
Pressure Alt
41 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,129 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MGPB 032300Z 0400/0500 00000KT 9999 SCT016 SCT080 TX31/0420Z TN20/0412Z PROB40 TEMPO 0400/0416 8000 VCSH BKN016 BECMG 0416/0418 06008KT SCT018 PROB40 TEMPO 0420/0500 8000 VCSH BKN018
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GPB
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 8,880 ft 110 ft CON 127°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
127° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MGPB

3,922 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.3%
MVFR
16.1%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.1%

Puerto Barrios Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 58.9% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 35°C with an average of 24.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 58.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.9%
NE
4.3%
E
4.7%
SE
1.5%
S
0.1%
SW
0%
W
7%
NW
6.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.7°C
Range: 15°C to 35°C
15°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,922 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Puerto Barrios Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MGPB
IATA Code: PBR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 33 ft MSL

Location

City: Puerto Barrios
Country: GT
Latitude: 15.730900°
Longitude: -88.583801°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 8,880 ft
Width: 110 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Puerto Barrios Airport

Overview

Puerto Barrios Airport (MGPB) serves the eastern coastal region of Guatemala, located at 15.730900, -88.583801 near the city of Puerto Barrios. This medium-sized airport sits at a low elevation of 33 ft MSL, providing access to the Caribbean coastal area and supporting regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Puerto Barrios are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 84.6% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 25.2°C with a range between 18°C and 35°C. Wind patterns are typically light, with a prevailing northerly direction at an average of 6.8 knots and calm conditions present 58.6% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features a single concrete runway (12/30) with a substantial length of 8,880 feet, accommodating a variety of aircraft types. Its coastal location suggests potential for maritime-related aviation activities and regional connectivity. The low elevation and consistent weather patterns contribute to generally stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 4.3 knots. October, September, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported significant fog conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.