Hermanos Serdán International Airport

MMPB / PBC

Puebla, MX

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:42Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
20:42Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
10 kt
70°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMPB 042042Z 07010KT 9SM FEW025 24/M02 A3019 RMK 8/100 HZY

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7,361 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,861 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
777 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,361 ft)
Pressure Alt
7,099 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 9,946 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +23.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MMPB 041639Z 0418/0518 12005KT P6SM SKC FM042100 14010KT P6SM SCT025 TEMPO 0423/0503 6SM TSRA BKN020CB FM050600 04005KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
23:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
06:00Z FM050600
+9h
VFR 40° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MPB
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
11,811 ft 148 ft ASP 177°
1.7 kt 9.8 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMPB

2,408 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.9%
MVFR
13.3%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
0.2%

Hermanos Serdán International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 1°C and 29°C with an average of 17.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 5.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
26.6%
NE
10.8%
E
6.6%
SE
8.3%
S
24.8%
SW
5.1%
W
2.2%
NW
10.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.3°C
Range: 1°C to 29°C
1°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.4%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

March February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 2,408 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hermanos Serdán International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMPB
IATA Code: PBC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7,361 ft MSL

Location

City: Puebla
Country: MX
Latitude: 19.158465°
Longitude: -98.371582°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 11,811 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hermanos Serdán International Airport

Overview

Hermanos Serdán International Airport serves Puebla, Mexico, positioned at a high elevation of 7,361 feet MSL. The airport supports medium-sized aviation operations with a single runway (17/35) measuring 11,811 feet in length, providing substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 83% of observations indicating clear flight rules and minimal IFR/LIFR occurrences. Wind patterns are consistent from the North (0°) at an average of 6.7 knots, with temperatures ranging between 3°C and 27°C, creating stable flying environments particularly during winter months (December, January, November).

Notable Features

Located at significant altitude in central Mexico, the airport's high elevation demands careful performance calculations for aircraft. The surrounding terrain likely influences local wind patterns and potential turbulence, with wind speeds capable of reaching up to 30 knots, though typically moderate at an average of 6.7 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind of 2.8 knots. Pilots should anticipate consistent northerly winds and plan approaches considering the airport's high elevation, which can impact aircraft performance and fuel consumption.

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
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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.