Amado Nervo National Airport

MMEP / TPQ

Tepic, MX

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:49Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 8 hours ago
02:49Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
0 kt
8 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMEP 040249Z 00000KT 8SM SCT015 19/16 A3003 RMK SLP179 52024 951 8/500

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,020 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,520 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
916 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,020 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,908 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,113 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MMEP 040508Z 0406/0506 00000KT 4SM HZ SCT015 BECMG 0408/0409 2SM BR BKN010 TEMPO 0411/0415 1/2SM FG VV003 FM041600 15005KT P6SM SKC FM042100 33010KT P6SM SCT030 BECMG 0503/0504 3SM BR BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:29Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Haze
11:00Z TEMPO
+1h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Fog
16:00Z FM041600
+6h
VFR 150° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
21:00Z FM042100
+11h
VFR 330° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MEP
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 10,171 ft 148 ft ASP 26°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
26° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMEP

2,774 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.1%
MVFR
10.9%
IFR
1.9%
LIFR
1.1%

Amado Nervo National Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 78 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 78 kt
Calm Winds: 21.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
23.4%
NE
3.9%
E
9.4%
SE
6.2%
S
9.2%
SW
8.1%
W
6%
NW
11.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.3°C
Range: 1°C to 34°C
1°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.3%
Fog Frequency: 4.1%

Best Months for VFR

November January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,774 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Amado Nervo National Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMEP
IATA Code: TPQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,020 ft MSL

Location

City: Tepic
Country: MX
Latitude: 21.419833°
Longitude: -104.842472°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Amado Nervo National Airport

Overview

Amado Nervo National Airport serves Tepic, Mexico, located at 21.419833, -104.842472 with an elevation of 3020 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport features a single runway 02/20 measuring 10,171 feet in asphalt, supporting regional and local aviation operations in the Nayarit state.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR) at 84.5%, with marginal VFR occurring 11.9% of the time. Pilots can expect stable conditions, with an average temperature of 22.5°C and a temperature range from 5°C to 34°C. Wind patterns are primarily northerly at 5.4 knots average, with occasional strong gusts up to 78 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's terrain at 3020 feet MSL suggests potential terrain-related considerations for approach and departure procedures. Visibility averages 8.8 statute miles, with occasional reduced visibility events including fog (4.3% occurrence) and instances of visibility below 3 miles (2.6% of observations). Calm wind conditions are present 23.4% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility. Average crosswind is minimal at 3.4 knots, providing consistently good landing conditions. The best visual flight conditions occur during November, January, and December, offering optimal flying weather for pilots utilizing this airport.

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.