El Lencero Airport

MMJA / JAL

Emiliano Zapata, MX

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:40Z

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Currently using: MMVR
Weather Source: General Heriberto Jara International Airport (MMVR)
Distance: 40nm / 74km from MMJA

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
15:40Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
3 kt
230°
4 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMVR 041540Z 23003KT 4SM FEW020 28/22 A3002 RMK 8/100 HZ

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,127 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,127 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
913 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,127 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,015 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,325 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD MMVR 041449Z 0415/0506 31003KT 3SM HZ SCT080 TX29/0420Z TN23/0506Z FM041600 15006KT 4SM HZ SKC FM041800 09015KT P6SM SKC FM050000 00000KT 6SM HZ BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:37Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 310° 3 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Haze
18:00Z FM041800
+2h
VFR 90° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM050000
+8h
MVFR
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Haze

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
MJA
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
 5,577 ft 82 ft ASP 86°
↑ 2.6 kt • ↔ 1.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

El Lencero Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMJA
IATA Code: JAL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,127 ft MSL

Location

City: Emiliano Zapata
Country: MX
Latitude: 19.475107°
Longitude: -96.797008°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,577 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
230°@3kt
Density Alt
3127ft, 28°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

MMVR MVFR
General Heriberto Jara International Airport
40nm
74km
MMPA MVFR
El Tajín National Airport
77nm
143km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About El Lencero Airport

Overview

El Lencero Airport serves the region near Emiliano Zapata in Mexico, functioning as a medium-sized airport at an elevation of 3,127 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 19.475107, -96.797008, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for central Mexican transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 3,127 feet MSL indicates a moderate altitude environment that pilots must consider for aircraft performance calculations. Given its location in Mexico, the airport likely experiences varied seasonal weather conditions that can impact runway and approach dynamics.

Notable Features

El Lencero Airport features a single runway (08/26) measuring 5,577 feet long with an asphalt surface. The runway's orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations during approach and landing, which pilots should evaluate based on current meteorological conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots approaching El Lencero Airport should prepare for operations on the 08/26 runway, which provides 5,577 feet of asphalt surface. Standard approach procedures should account for the airport's 3,127-foot elevation and potential regional wind variations that could affect landing performance.

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.

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Critical for high elevation ops
Field elev: 3,127 ft
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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.