Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport

MMPN / UPN

Uruapan, MX

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:40Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
18:40Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
8 kt
130°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMPN 041840Z 13008KT 10SM SKC 24/07 A3016 RMK HZY TCU AC
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
846 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,258 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,026 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,368 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MMPN 041647Z 0418/0518 00000KT P6SM SKC FM042000 20010KT P6SM VC SH SCT040CB FM050100 00000KT P6SM SCT080 FM051200 00000KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z FM042000
+1h
MVFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
01:00Z FM050100
+6h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MPN
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 31°
2.7 kt 7.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMPN

2,280 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.6%
MVFR
13.9%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0%

Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 70% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 26°C with an average of 20.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 12 kt
Calm Winds: 70%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.2%
NE
0.4%
E
1.3%
SE
5.6%
S
14.1%
SW
6.4%
W
1.5%
NW
0.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.4°C
Range: 10°C to 26°C
10°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

March February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 2,280 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMPN
IATA Code: UPN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,258 ft MSL

Location

City: Uruapan
Country: MX
Latitude: 19.396700°
Longitude: -102.039001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport

Overview

Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport serves the Michoacán region in western Mexico, situated at a significant elevation of 5,258 feet mean sea level. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the city of Uruapan and surrounding areas, with a single asphalt runway measuring 7,874 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at MMPN are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 82.6% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. The airport experiences consistent wind patterns primarily from the south (180°) at an average of 7.8 knots, with temperatures ranging between 10°C and 26°C. Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 9.1 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 5,258 feet MSL requires careful performance calculations for aircraft operations. Its location in western Mexico presents potential terrain considerations, with the surrounding geography potentially influencing local wind patterns and approach conditions. The single runway (02/20) demonstrates near-perfect wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and a low average crosswind of 3.9 knots.

Approach Considerations

Winter months (November, December, January) offer the most consistent VFR conditions for operations. Runway 02/20 provides predictable wind characteristics, with calm conditions occurring in 69.7% of observations. Pilots should anticipate stable approach conditions with minimal wind variability, though standard high-altitude airport procedures are recommended due to the elevation.

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.