General Lucio Blanco International Airport

MMRX / REX

Reynosa, MX

Last Updated
Mar 4, 01:40Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 8 hours ago
01:40Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
14 kt
80°
7 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMRX 040140Z 08014KT 7SM FEW020 25/21 A2994 RMK 8/500

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 139 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,139 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (139 ft)
Pressure Alt
117 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,350 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF COR MMRX 040723Z 0406/0506 16010G20KT 6SM HZ SCT015 BECMG 0409/0410 4SM HZ BKN010 TEMPO 0411/0415 2SM BR BKN010 FM041600 16015G25KT P6SM BKN020 FM042200 14015KT P6SM SCT020 SCT200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Haze
11:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Mist
16:00Z FM041600
+7h
MVFR 160° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MRX
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
6,243 ft 148 ft ASP 140°
9.0 kt 10.7 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMRX

2,563 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.2%
MVFR
15.1%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
1.1%

General Lucio Blanco International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 90 knots. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 90 kt
Calm Winds: 5.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.4%
NE
9.8%
E
24.5%
SE
22.9%
S
6.3%
SW
1.5%
W
4.6%
NW
12.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.8°C
Range: -1°C to 37°C
-1°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 6.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

September February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 2,563 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General Lucio Blanco International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMRX
IATA Code: REX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 139 ft MSL

Location

City: Reynosa
Country: MX
Latitude: 26.008900°
Longitude: -98.228500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 6,243 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About General Lucio Blanco International Airport

Overview

General Lucio Blanco International Airport serves the Reynosa metropolitan area in northeastern Mexico, positioned at 26.008900, -98.228500. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (13/31) measuring 6,243 feet in length, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and commercial operations in Tamaulipas state.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 78.1% of the time, with moderate visibility averaging 6.8 statute miles. Prevailing easterly winds at 7.1 knots characterize the local weather pattern, with temperature ranges from 1°C to 37°C and an average of 24.7°C, creating generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

Situated at 139 feet mean sea level, the airport has minimal elevation change that contributes to consistent approach characteristics. The runway alignment and local terrain suggest minimal topographical interference for standard flight operations, with wind patterns showing a consistent easterly orientation around 90 degrees.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 demonstrates favorable wind conditions, with winds aligned 100% of the time and an average crosswind of only 3.5 knots. Pilots can expect optimal approach conditions, particularly during January, September, and October, which statistically offer the best VFR flying weather with minimal meteorological complications.

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

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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.