Mar de Cortés International Airport

MMPE / PPE

Puerto Peñasco, MX

Last Updated
Mar 3, 23:44Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 11 hours ago
23:44Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
11 kt
210°
10 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMPE 032344Z 21011KT 10SM SKC 28/03 A2988 RMK SLP119 57013 927 HZY
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (71 ft)
Pressure Alt
109 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,686 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MMPE 040520Z 0406/0506 00000KT P6SM SKC FM041800 23010KT P6SM BKN200 FM050300 00000KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM041800
+8h
VFR 230° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
MPE
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
 8,202 ft 148 ft concrete 0°
↓ 9.5 kt • ↔ 5.5 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMPE

1,818 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
98.9%
MVFR
1%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

Mar de Cortés International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 98.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 27% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 27%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.1%
NE
4.1%
E
1.4%
SE
17.2%
S
4.3%
SW
12.9%
W
1.7%
NW
16.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.3°C
Range: 5°C to 40°C
5°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 1,818 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mar de Cortés International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMPE
IATA Code: PPE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 71 ft MSL

Location

City: Puerto Peñasco
Country: MX
Latitude: 31.351987°
Longitude: -113.305177°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

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

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
210°@11kt
Density Alt
71ft, 28°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Mar de Cortés International Airport

Mar de Cortés International Airport (MMPE/PPE) is located in Puerto Peñasco, MX at an elevation of 71 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 8,202 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 1,818 weather observations, MMPE experiences excellent VFR conditions 98.9% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at MMPE come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 7.9 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (27% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 5°C (41°F) to 40°C (104°F), averaging 23.3°C (74°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.6 to 30.39 inHg (1002-1029 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,818 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

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Current winds: 11 knots
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Critical for hot weather ops
Temp: 28°C
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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.