Mar de Cortés International Airport

MMPE / PPE

Puerto Peñasco, MX

Last Updated
Jul 3, 23:42Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 12 hours ago
23:42Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
36°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
10 kt
210°
10 SM
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMPE 032342Z 21010KT 10SM OVC200 36/00 A2983 RMK SLP102 57007 917 8/007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 71 ft
OVC 20,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,071 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Mar de Cortés International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 20,000 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 12.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 10 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 20000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 36°C (97°F) with a dewpoint of 0°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (71 ft)
Pressure Alt
169 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,706 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +21.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MMPE 041130Z 0412/0512 13005KT P6SM BKN200 BECMG 0417/0418 20010KT OVC200 FM050400 22005KT P6SM BKN200 FM051000 00000KT P6SM BKN200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:09Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
17:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 200° 10 kt
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°
↓ 8.7 kt • ↔ 5.0 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

3,078 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
99.2%
MVFR
0.7%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Mar de Cortés International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 99.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, May, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 22.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
1.8%
N
10.1%
S
5.7%
W
1.5%
NE
3%
NW
11.8%
SE
26.9%
SW
16.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.4°C
Range: 5°C to 40°C
5°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

March May July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,078 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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°@10kt
Density Alt
71ft, 36°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 3,078 weather observations, MMPE experiences excellent VFR conditions 99.2% 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 8.4 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (22.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, May, July, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 5°C (41°F) to 40°C (104°F), averaging 25.4°C (78°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 3,078 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.