Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport

MHLM / SAP

San Pedro Sula, HN

Last Updated
Apr 22, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
4 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MHLM 221100Z 02004KT 9999 FEW020 BKN080 24/24 Q1014 A2994 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 91 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,091 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,091 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (91 ft)
Pressure Alt
69 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,171 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MHLM 220400Z 2206/2306 VRB04KT 9999 SCT030 BKN080 TX32/2221Z TN23/2212Z BECMG 2210/2212 SCT026 BECMG 2218/2220 02011KT SCT032TCU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
18:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR 20° 11 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HLM
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
9,203 ft 148 ft CON 40°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MHLM

5,179 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.3%
MVFR
10.1%
IFR
5.2%
LIFR
0.4%

Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 14% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 14°C and 36°C with an average of 25°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 14%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.8%
NE
25.4%
E
6.7%
SE
3.9%
S
8.5%
SW
12.7%
W
6.6%
NW
2.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 25°C
Range: 14°C to 36°C
14°C 36°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

April October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,179 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MHLM
IATA Code: SAP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 91 ft MSL

Location

City: San Pedro Sula
Country: HN
Latitude: 15.452600°
Longitude: -87.923599°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 9,203 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport

Overview

Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport serves San Pedro Sula, Honduras, as a medium-sized international airport. Located at 91 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 15.452600, -87.923599, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's commercial and general aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

With 83% VFR conditions, the airport offers consistently favorable flying weather throughout the year. Pilots can expect stable conditions with prevailing northeast winds at an average of 5.8 knots, rarely exceeding 19 knots. Temperature ranges between 16°C and 36°C, with an average of 25.4°C, making for predictable thermal conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (04/22) measuring 9,203 feet in length with concrete surface. Wind patterns are notably consistent, with 100% favorable wind alignment for runway 04/22 and an average crosswind of only 2.1 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 15.9% of the time, providing stable approach and departure environments.

Approach Considerations

October, September, and December represent the best VFR months for operations. The runway's orientation and consistent wind patterns from 45 degrees northeast provide reliable approach conditions. With excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles and negligible fog occurrences, pilots can expect straightforward navigation and landing scenarios.

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

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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.