Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

MMZH / ZIH

Ixtapa, MX

Last Updated
Nov 3, 13:40 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:40Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
0kt
7 SM
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.97
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMZH 031340Z 00000KT 7SM BKN090 26/23 A2997 RMK 8/030 HZY

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26ft
BKN 9,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,026ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.97 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.94 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (26 ft)
Pressure Alt
-24 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,302 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MMZH 030408Z 0306/0406 00000KT P6SM SCT020 SCT200 FM031800 23010KT P6SM SCT020 FM040200 24005KT P6SM SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM031800
+3h
VFR 230° 10kt
Visibility: >6SM
02:00Z FM040200
+11h
VFR 240° 5kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MZH
08
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 8,202 ft 197 ft ASP 91°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
91° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMZH
IATA Code: ZIH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 26 ft MSL

Location

City: Ixtapa
Country: MX
Latitude: 17.601771°
Longitude: -101.460629°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (MMZH/ZIH) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Ixtapa, MX. The facility operates at an elevation of 26 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (08/26) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.