Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base

MMES / ESE

Ensenada, MX

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:49Z

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Currently using: MMTJ
Weather Source: General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (MMTJ)
Distance: 49nm / 90km from MMES

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
19:49Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
0 kt
0°
8 SM
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMTJ 041949Z 00000KT 8SM BKN020 18/12 A3006 RMK 8/500 HZY

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 66 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,066 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (66 ft)
Pressure Alt
-77 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 299 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF COR MMTJ 041953Z 0418/0518 27005KT P6SM HZ BKN020 TX20/0420Z TN13/0507Z FM042200 32005KT P6SM SCT015 BKN030 FM050300 00000KT 4SM BR HZ BKN010 FM050700 00000KT 2SM BR HZ BKN006 FM051600 29004KT 3SM BR HZ BKN008 OVC012 FM051700 29005KT 4SM HZ BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:49Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 270° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Haze
22:00Z FM042200
+2h
VFR 320° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
03:00Z FM050300
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Mist, Haze
07:00Z FM050700
+11h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Mist, Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
MES
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 4,892 ft 115 ft ASP 123°
↑ 0.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt
123° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMES
IATA Code: ESE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 66 ft MSL

Location

City: Ensenada
Country: MX
Latitude: 31.795175°
Longitude: -116.602650°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 4,892 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base

Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the MX AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base (MMES/ESE) is located in Ensenada, MX at an elevation of 66 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (11/29), with the longest at 4,892 feet.

Airport Overview

Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base serves Ensenada in MX. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (11/29) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 4,892 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from MMES, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.