Benito Juárez International Airport

MMMX / MEX

Ciudad de México, MX

Last Updated
Feb 7, 17:05Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
17:05Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
3 kt
70°
12 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1031 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI MMMX 071705Z 07003KT 12SM FEW220 17/M06 A3046 NOSIG RMK 8/002

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7,316 ft
FEW 22,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
29,316 ft AMSL
QNH
1031 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
787 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,316 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,784 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 8,780 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF COR MMMX 071652Z 0712/0812 32005KT P6SM SCT220 TX22/0722Z TN07/0812Z FM072100 03008KT P6SM SCT020 BKN200 FM080600 03005KT 6SM HZ SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:13Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
21:00Z FM072100
+4h
VFR 30° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft

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
Active: 05L
12,966 ft 148 ft ASP 59°
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
✈️ 05R/23L
Active: 05R
12,795 ft 148 ft ASP 59°
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 - MMMX

4,167 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.8%
MVFR
26%
IFR
1.2%
LIFR
0%

Benito Juárez International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.9% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 2°C and 26°C with an average of 16.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 13.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.5%
NE
20.4%
E
18.4%
SE
5.3%
S
2.8%
SW
2.9%
W
6.5%
NW
10.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.2°C
Range: 2°C to 26°C
2°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 7.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.1%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

January November December

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 4,167 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.