Benito Juárez International Airport

MMMX / MEX

Ciudad de México, MX

Last Updated
Mar 3, 22:49Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
22:49Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
0 kt
7 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMMX 032249Z 00000KT 7SM FEW020 24/M08 A3017 NOSIG RMK 8/200 HZY

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7,316 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,316 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
778 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,316 ft)
Pressure Alt
7,054 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 9,890 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +23.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MMMX 032303Z 0400/0500 04006KT P6SM SCT020 TX25/0422Z TN08/0412Z BECMG 0404/0406 00000KT SKC FM041300 02005KT P6SM SKC BECMG 0420/0422 13010KT SCT025 SCT220
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:27Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
04:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MMX
05L
23R
05R
23L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05L/23R 12,966 ft 148 ft ASP 59°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
59° angle
05R/23L 12,795 ft 148 ft ASP 59°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
59° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMMX

4,913 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.3%
MVFR
22.7%
IFR
1%
LIFR
0%

Benito Juárez International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.7% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 1°C and 29°C with an average of 16.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 13.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.1%
NE
21.8%
E
19.1%
SE
5.1%
S
2.4%
SW
2.5%
W
6.1%
NW
10.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.4°C
Range: 1°C to 29°C
1°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

March February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05L/23R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 05R/23L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,913 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Benito Juárez International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMMX
IATA Code: MEX
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7,316 ft MSL

Location

City: Ciudad de México
Country: MX
Latitude: 19.435137°
Longitude: -99.071328°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R
Length: 12,966 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 12,795 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Benito Juárez International Airport

Overview

Benito Juárez International Airport serves as Mexico City's primary international airport, handling major commercial and cargo operations. Located at 19.435137, -99.071328 with a high elevation of 7,316 feet mean sea level, this large airport is a critical aviation hub in central Mexico.

Flying Conditions

The airport's high elevation at 7,316 feet MSL significantly impacts aircraft performance and requires careful flight planning for density altitude considerations. Ciudad de México's mountainous terrain and high altitude create unique atmospheric conditions that pilots must account for during all phases of flight.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial parallel runways: 05L/23R at 12,966 feet and 05R/23L at 12,795 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. These long runways accommodate wide-body international aircraft and provide operational flexibility for different wind conditions and aircraft types.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation at 05/23 suggests prevailing wind considerations for approach and departure procedures. The substantial runway lengths (over 12,700 feet) provide adequate landing and takeoff margins, which is critical given the airport's high elevation and potential performance challenges for aircraft.

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.