General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport

MMCU / CUU

Chihuahua, MX

Last Updated
May 14, 18:40Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
18:40Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
8 kt
350°
10 SM
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMCU 141840Z 35008KT 10SM FEW030 OVC200 33/00 A3011 RMK 8/102

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,462 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
OVC 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,462 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
24,462 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 20,000 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 8 knots. Runway 36 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 20000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 33°C (91°F) with a dewpoint of 0°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
871 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,462 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,260 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,491 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +26.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MMCU 141739Z 1418/1518 35010KT P6SM OVC200 FM142000 27010KT P6SM BKN200 FM151200 00000KT P6SM BKN200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
20:00Z FM142000
+1h
VFR 270° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MCU
05
23
18L
36R ✈️
18R
36L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 3,609 ft 98 ft ASP 56°
3.3 kt 7.3 kt
66° angle
✈️ 18L/36R
Active: 36R
8,530 ft 148 ft ASP 190°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
✈️ 18R/36L
Active: 36L
7,885 ft 75 ft ASP 190°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMCU

3,674 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
99.4%
MVFR
0.6%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 99.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 56 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 56 kt
Calm Winds: 17.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
16%
NE
10.3%
E
17%
SE
5.3%
S
13.4%
SW
10.4%
W
7.2%
NW
3.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.2°C
Range: -4°C to 35°C
-4°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

May November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 18L/36R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 18R/36L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,674 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMCU
IATA Code: CUU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,462 ft MSL

Location

City: Chihuahua
Country: MX
Latitude: 28.702900°
Longitude: -105.964996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,609 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18L/36R
Length: 8,530 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18R/36L
Length: 7,885 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport

Overview

General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport serves Chihuahua, Mexico as a medium-sized airport located at 4,462 feet above mean sea level. The airport features three asphalt runways, providing significant operational flexibility for aircraft serving the Chihuahua region. Its strategic location and substantial runway infrastructure support both commercial and potentially military aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences exceptionally consistent visual flight conditions, with 99.1% of observations recording VFR weather. Winds predominantly originate from the east at an average of 6.8 knots, with occasional maximum gusts up to 56 knots. Temperature ranges from -4°C to 35°C, with an average of 19.3°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for flight operations.

Notable Features

Located at a significant elevation of 4,462 feet MSL, the airport presents considerations for aircraft performance and density altitude effects. The three runways (05/23, 18L/36R, and 18R/36L) range from 3,609 to 8,530 feet in length, offering diverse operational capabilities. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components between 3.7 and 4.1 knots.

Approach Considerations

November, December, and October represent the best months for visual flight conditions at this airport. Pilots can expect consistent wind patterns from the east, which align favorably with all three runways. The exceptionally low occurrence of reduced visibility (only 0.1% fog reports) and zero IFR conditions suggest generally straightforward approach and landing environments.

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
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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.