Scarlett Martinez International Airport

MPSM / RIH

Río Hato, PA

Last Updated
Apr 22, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
10 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MPSM 221700Z 18010KT 9999 FEW030 30/23 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 105 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,105 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Scarlett Martinez International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 10 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 12:00Z and 15:00Z. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions with Showers Rain between 17:00Z and 21:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 00:00Z and 04:00Z.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MPSM 221100Z 2212/2318 36009KT 9999 SCT018 TEMPO 2212/2215 VRB02KT PROB40 2217/2221 16008KT 5000 SHRA SCT018TCU SCT090 TEMPO 2300/2304 00000KT TEMPO 2305/2308 CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:45Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z TEMPO
+7h
VFR
05:00Z TEMPO
+12h
VFR
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PSM
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
8,038 ft 148 ft ASP 165°
9.8 kt 1.7 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 - MPSM

2,585 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.9%
MVFR
4.2%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0.2%

Scarlett Martinez International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 55 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.6°C (range: 20°C to 35°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 55 kt
Calm Winds: 9.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
39.6%
NE
4.4%
E
2.5%
SE
4.5%
S
16%
SW
3.6%
W
4.5%
NW
15.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.6°C
Range: 20°C to 35°C
20°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,585 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Scarlett Martinez International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MPSM
IATA Code: RIH
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 105 ft MSL

Location

City: Río Hato
Country: PA
Latitude: 8.375880°
Longitude: -80.127899°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 8,038 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Scarlett Martinez International Airport

Scarlett Martinez International Airport (MPSM/RIH) is located in Río Hato, PA at an elevation of 105 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 8,038 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 2,585 weather observations, MPSM experiences excellent VFR conditions 94.9% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at MPSM come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 7.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 55 knots. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, February, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 20°C (68°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 27.6°C (82°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.06 to 10.14 inHg (341-343 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,585 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.