General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport

MMTJ / TIJ

Tijuana, MX

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:43Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
08:43Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
0 kt
8 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMTJ 040843Z 00000KT 8SM BKN009 13/11 A3005 RMK SLP184 51003 901 8/500 HZY

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 489 ft
BKN 900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,389 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (489 ft)
Pressure Alt
347 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 224 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF COR MMTJ 040855Z 0406/0506 00000KT P6SM BKN009 TX19/0420Z TN10/0412Z BECMG 0410/0411 3SM BR BKN006 TEMPO 0412/0415 1/2SM FG VV003 FM041600 27005KT 6SM HZ SCT015 FM041900 27010KT P6SM SKC FM050300 26005KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:27Z BASE
+0h
IFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 900 ft
10:00Z BECMG
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Mist
12:00Z TEMPO
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Fog
16:00Z FM041600
+7h
VFR 270° 5 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Haze

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MTJ
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 9,711 ft 144 ft CON 99°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
99° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMTJ

5,073 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.4%
MVFR
15.6%
IFR
5.1%
LIFR
5.9%

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 73 knots. Calm conditions occur 20.3% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 4°C and 32°C with an average of 16.5°C. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 13.4% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 3.8% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 73 kt
Calm Winds: 20.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.5%
NE
3.2%
E
16.3%
SE
8.4%
S
4.4%
SW
7.2%
W
27.6%
NW
8%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.5°C
Range: 4°C to 32°C
4°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 7.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.8%
Fog Frequency: 13.4%

Best Months for VFR

March February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,073 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMTJ
IATA Code: TIJ
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 489 ft MSL

Location

City: Tijuana
Country: MX
Latitude: 32.541043°
Longitude: -116.969976°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,711 ft
Width: 144 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport

Overview

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport serves as a critical aviation gateway for Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Located at coordinates 32.541043, -116.969976, the airport provides essential transportation infrastructure for the cross-border region between Mexico and the United States. As a large airport situated at 489 feet above mean sea level, it supports significant commercial and regional aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 489 ft MSL indicates a relatively low-altitude environment typical of coastal regions. Pilots should anticipate potential marine layer influences and associated visibility variations, particularly during morning and evening hours. The airport's geographical position near the Pacific coast suggests potential wind variability that could impact approach and departure procedures.

Notable Features

The primary runway 09/27 spans 9,711 feet with a concrete surface, providing substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types. Its orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations during approach and landing, particularly given the airport's proximity to complex terrain near the US-Mexico border. The runway length accommodates most commercial and regional aircraft with ample margin for safe operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27's substantial length of 9,711 feet offers pilots generous landing and takeoff parameters. The concrete surface provides consistent braking characteristics across varying meteorological conditions. Pilots should assess prevailing wind directions and potential terrain-induced wind shifts when planning approaches to this coastal airport environment.

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.