General Ignacio P. Garcia International Airport

MMHO / HMO

Hermosillo, MX

Last Updated
Mar 5, 08:40Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
08:40Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
3 kt
310°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMHO 050840Z 31003KT 10SM SCT200 18/M01 A2985 RMK SLP083 57004 979 8/008 HZY

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 627 ft
SCT 20,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,627 ft AMSL
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (627 ft)
Pressure Alt
695 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,205 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MMHO 050529Z 0506/0606 00000KT P6SM SCT200 FM052000 23010KT P6SM SKC FM060000 23015KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z FM052000
+11h
VFR 230° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MHO
05
23
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 7,546 ft 148 ft ASP 59°
1.0 kt 2.8 kt
109° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
3,609 ft 98 ft ASP 126°
2.8 kt 1.0 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 - MMHO

4,101 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
99.2%
MVFR
0.6%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

General Ignacio P. Garcia International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 99.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 4.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Calm conditions occur 31.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 43°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 4.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 31.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
11.8%
N
2.7%
S
7.1%
W
14.7%
NE
4.4%
NW
5.5%
SE
10.3%
SW
12.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.9°C
Range: 5°C to 43°C
5°C 43°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.2%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

March December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,101 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General Ignacio P. Garcia International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMHO
IATA Code: HMO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 627 ft MSL

Location

City: Hermosillo
Country: MX
Latitude: 29.093527°
Longitude: -111.049891°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 7,546 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 3,609 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About General Ignacio P. Garcia International Airport

Overview

General Ignacio P. Garcia International Airport serves Hermosillo, Sonora, located in northwestern Mexico. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalt runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional and commercial operations in the Sonoran region. The airport sits at an elevation of 627 feet mean sea level, positioned at coordinates 29.093527, -111.049891.

Flying Conditions

The airport demonstrates exceptionally consistent VFR conditions, with 99.2% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Winds predominantly blow from the west at an average of 4.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 36 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 5°C to 43°C, with an average of 24.4°C, which pilots should consider for performance calculations.

Notable Features

Both runways (05/23 and 11/29) demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind of 2.6 knots. The substantial primary runway (05/23) offers 7,546 feet of asphalt surface, providing ample length for most aircraft operations. Visibility consistently remains excellent, averaging 9.8 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

December, September, and November represent the most favorable months for VFR operations, offering the most stable flying conditions. Pilots can expect calm winds 32.8% of the time, with western winds being the predominant wind direction. Both runways present symmetrical wind characteristics, allowing flexible approach and departure options based on current conditions.

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.