Palenque International Airport

MMPQ / PQM

Palenque, MX

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:40Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
13:40Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
5 kt
90°
8 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMPQ 041340Z 09005KT 8SM SKC 22/19 A2992 RMK HZY
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (200 ft)
Pressure Alt
208 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,096 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MMPQ 040530Z 0406/0506 10005KT P6SM SKC FM041200 13005KT 5SM HZ SCT015 FM041500 09010KT P6SM SKC FM042100 10010KT P6SM SCT030 SCT080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM041500
+2h
VFR 90° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
21:00Z FM042100
+8h
VFR 100° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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
Active: 10
 8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 101°
↑ 4.9 kt • ↔ 0.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMPQ

2,216 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.8%
MVFR
24%
IFR
5.2%
LIFR
0%

Palenque International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 70 knots. Calm conditions occur 57.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 35°C with an average of 25.7°C. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 70 kt
Calm Winds: 57.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.5%
NE
2.3%
E
27.6%
SE
0.9%
S
0.5%
SW
0.7%
W
3.8%
NW
4.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.7°C
Range: 12°C to 35°C
12°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 7.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.3%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

November January February

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 2,216 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
90°@5kt
Density Alt
200ft, 22°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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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 2,216 weather observations shows MMPQ maintains VFR conditions 70.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 24% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 5.2% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at MMPQ come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 7.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 70 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (57.4% 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 November, January, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 12°C (54°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 25.7°C (78°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 2,216 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.