General José María Yáñez International Airport

MMGM / GYM

Guaymas, MX

Last Updated
Mar 5, 01:40Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
01:40Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMGM 050140Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 26/08 A2981 RMK 8/010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 59 ft
FEW 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,059 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (59 ft)
Pressure Alt
187 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,521 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MMGM 050524Z 0506/0606 25005KT P6SM SCT100 FM051000 00000KT P6SM SKC FM052000 21013KT P6SM SKC FM060200 32005KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z FM051000
+5h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MGM
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 7,710 ft 148 ft ASP 29°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
29° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMGM

2,157 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.8%
MVFR
2.4%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.2%

General José María Yáñez International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 96 knots. Calm conditions occur 74% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 39°C with an average of 25.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 96 kt
Calm Winds: 74%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.2%
NE
0.8%
E
3.4%
SE
0.4%
S
9.6%
SW
3.5%
W
5.1%
NW
0%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.7°C
Range: 9°C to 39°C
9°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.8%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

December February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 2,157 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General José María Yáñez International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMGM
IATA Code: GYM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 59 ft MSL

Location

City: Guaymas
Country: MX
Latitude: 27.969000°
Longitude: -110.925003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 7,710 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About General José María Yáñez International Airport

Overview

General José María Yáñez International Airport serves the coastal city of Guaymas in Sonora, Mexico. Located at 27.969000, -110.925003 with an elevation of 59 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport features a single asphalt runway (02/20) measuring 7,710 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 97.1% of observations reporting favorable visual flight rules. Winds typically originate from the south at 180° with an average speed of 9.6 knots, though maximum recorded gusts reach 96 knots. Temperature ranges from 9°C to 38°C, with an average of 26.5°C, suggesting potential thermal variations pilots should anticipate.

Notable Features

Situated in coastal Sonora, the airport's geographical position likely influences its meteorological characteristics. The extremely low occurrence of IFR (0.7%) and LIFR (0.1%) conditions indicates consistently good visibility, with an average of 9.9 statute miles. Calm wind conditions are prevalent, occurring in 71.1% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 demonstrates highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind compatibility. The average crosswind is modest at 4.1 knots, providing comfortable approach and landing parameters. December, January, and November represent the most stable VFR months for flight operations at 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

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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.