Plan De Guadalupe International Airport

MMIO / SLW

Saltillo, MX

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:40Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
13 kt
20°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMIO 040240Z 02013KT 10SM SKC 21/14 A3009 RMK HZY ISOL SC
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
860 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,778 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,606 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,473 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MMIO 031709Z 0318/0418 02010KT P6SM SKC FM040300 20010KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MIO
03 ✈️
21
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
3,471 ft 148 ft ASP 40°
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
17/35 9,506 ft 148 ft ASP 180°
12.2 kt 4.4 kt
160° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMIO

2,638 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.3%
MVFR
12.6%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
1.3%

Plan De Guadalupe International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 8.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 60 knots. Calm conditions occur 22% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 0°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 60 kt
Calm Winds: 22%
Direction Distribution:
N
38%
NE
14.1%
E
2.2%
SE
0.9%
S
15.9%
SW
1.6%
W
2%
NW
3.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.3°C
Range: 0°C to 34°C
0°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.1%
Fog Frequency: 4.8%

Best Months for VFR

March February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,638 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Plan De Guadalupe International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMIO
IATA Code: SLW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,778 ft MSL

Location

City: Saltillo
Country: MX
Latitude: 25.544145°
Longitude: -100.930195°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 3,471 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 9,506 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Plan De Guadalupe International Airport

Overview

Plan De Guadalupe International Airport serves the Saltillo metropolitan area in northeastern Mexico, located at an elevation of 4,778 feet mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalted runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional commercial and general aviation operations in the Coahuila state.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly visual flight rules (VFR) conditions, with 81.6% of observations supporting clear weather operations. Wind patterns are characterized by northerly prevailing winds averaging 8.3 knots, though gusts up to 60 knots can occur, with calm conditions present 23.7% of the time. Temperature ranges from 0°C to 33°C, with an average of 19.7°C, creating generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

Situated at a significant elevation of 4,778 feet MSL, the airport presents density altitude considerations for aircraft performance. The airport features two runways: runway 03/21 at 3,471 feet and runway 17/35 at 9,506 feet, providing operational flexibility for various aircraft types. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components of 3.4 and 3.3 knots respectively.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most consistent VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions. Visibility averages 8.8 statute miles, with only 2.5% of observations showing conditions below 3 statute miles. Pilots should be prepared for occasional fog events, which occur approximately 6% of the time, potentially impacting approach and landing operations.

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.