Manuel Márquez de León International Airport

MMLP / LAP

La Paz, MX

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:40Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
18:40Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
11 kt
340°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMLP 041840Z 34011KT 10SM SKC 28/16 A2997

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MMLP 041708Z 0418/0518 01012KT P6SM SKC BECMG 0500/0501 36006KT FM050300 19006KT P6SM SKC FM051600 28008KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:09Z BASE
+0h
VFR 10° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 360° 6 kt
03:00Z FM050300
+8h
VFR 190° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MLP
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
8,202 ft 148 ft CON 187°
10.3 kt 3.8 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 - MMLP

3,005 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
98.4%
MVFR
1.5%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

Manuel Márquez de León International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 98.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 39°C with an average of 24.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, March, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 10.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
32.8%
NE
4.4%
E
1.5%
SE
6.5%
S
24.4%
SW
5.5%
W
3%
NW
11.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.7°C
Range: 9°C to 39°C
9°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.1%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

February March November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 3,005 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Manuel Márquez de León International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMLP
IATA Code: LAP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 69 ft MSL

Location

City: La Paz
Country: MX
Latitude: 24.072701°
Longitude: -110.362000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Manuel Márquez de León International Airport

Overview

Manuel Márquez de León International Airport serves La Paz, located in Baja California Sur, Mexico. This medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, situated at an elevation of 69 feet mean sea level. The airport features a single runway (18/36) measuring 8,202 feet in length, capable of supporting regional and commercial aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at MMLP are predominantly excellent for visual flight rules (VFR), with 98% of observations indicating clear conditions. The airport experiences consistent northerly winds averaging 6.5 knots, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 39°C and an average of 25.5°C. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 9.5 statute miles with extremely rare occurrences of reduced visibility.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (18/36) is positioned to take full advantage of prevailing wind patterns, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Crosswinds are minimal, averaging just 2.2 knots. The geographic location in Baja California Sur suggests a generally stable atmospheric environment with predictable meteorological characteristics.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistently favorable approach conditions, particularly during winter months (January, November, December). The runway's orientation and local wind patterns provide excellent approach stability, with minimal wind-related complications. Standard VFR procedures are applicable for most arrivals and departures, given the airport's exceptional weather consistency.

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
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.