Palenque International Airport

MMPQ / PQM

Palenque, MX

Last Updated
Apr 11, 00:40Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
00:40Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
0 kt
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMPQ 110040Z 00000KT 9SM SCT040CB 30/24 A2987 RMK 8/300

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 200 ft
SCT 4,000 ft AGL (CB)
SCT (CB)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,200 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Palenque International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,000 feet and 9 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.4 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 4,000 ft (CB). Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 4,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Haze, Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, Haze. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 19:00Z and 23:00Z. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 02:00Z and 06:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist, Haze between 11:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (200 ft)
Pressure Alt
238 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,086 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MMPQ 101704Z 1018/1118 05008KT 5SM HZ SCT030 TEMPO 1019/1023 BKN030 FM110200 25005KT 5SM HZ SCT020 BKN080 PROB40 1102/1106 3SM TSRA BKN015CB FM110800 07005KT 5SM HZ SCT020 TEMPO 1111/1115 3SM BR HZ BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:06Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 50° 8 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Haze
08:00Z FM110800
+6h
MVFR 70° 5 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Haze
11:00Z TEMPO
+9h
IFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Mist, Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MPQ
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 101°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
101° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMPQ

2,675 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.6%
MVFR
22.7%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
0%

Palenque International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 100 knots. Calm conditions occur 55.8% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 35°C with an average of 25.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 100 kt
Calm Winds: 55.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.4%
NE
2.2%
E
28.8%
SE
0.9%
S
0.5%
SW
0.6%
W
4.5%
NW
4.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.9°C
Range: 12°C to 35°C
12°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 7.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.7%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

March November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.9 kt

Statistics computed from 2,675 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Palenque International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMPQ
IATA Code: PQM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 200 ft MSL

Location

City: Palenque
Country: MX
Latitude: 17.533153°
Longitude: -92.015484°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Palenque International Airport

Palenque International Airport (MMPQ/PQM) is located in Palenque, MX at an elevation of 200 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (10/28), with the longest at 8,202 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 2,675 weather observations shows MMPQ maintains VFR conditions 72.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 22.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 4.6% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at MMPQ come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 7.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 100 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (55.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 10/28 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 1.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, November, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 12°C (54°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 25.9°C (79°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.62 to 30.35 inHg (1003-1028 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,675 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.