Monterey Peninsula Airport

KMRY / MRY

Monterey, US

Last Updated
Apr 21, 21:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
21:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
8 kt
240°
10 SM
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMRY 212154Z 24008KT 10SM FEW045 BKN050 BKN080 15/11 A3000 RMK AO2 RAE28 SLP170 P0001 T01500106

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 257 ft
FEW 4,500 ft AGL
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,757 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,257 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,257 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Monterey Peninsula Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 8 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 5000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (257 ft)
Pressure Alt
175 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 237 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KMRY 211753Z 2118/2218 23010KT P6SM -SHRA FEW020 BKN040 OVC060 FM220000 24012KT P6SM SCT035 BKN050 FM220400 21005KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050 FM221300 16007KT P6SM -SHRA BKN035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
00:00Z FM220000
+2h
VFR 240° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
04:00Z FM220400
+6h
VFR 210° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MRY
10L
28R ✈️
10R
28L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10L/28R
Active: 28R
3,513 ft 60 ft ASP 112°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
✈️ 10R/28L
Active: 28L
7,616 ft 150 ft ASP 112°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMRY

6,411 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71%
MVFR
14.7%
IFR
7.2%
LIFR
7.1%

Monterey Peninsula Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.1% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 3°C and 31°C with an average of 13.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 23.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.8%
NE
2.6%
E
24.2%
SE
6.2%
S
8.9%
SW
10.4%
W
15.3%
NW
7.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.7°C
Range: 3°C to 31°C
3°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10L/28R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt
Runway 10R/28L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 6,411 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Monterey Peninsula Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMRY
IATA Code: MRY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 257 ft MSL

Location

City: Monterey
Country: US
Latitude: 36.587002°
Longitude: -121.843002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 10L/28R
Length: 3,513 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10R/28L
Length: 7,616 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Monterey Peninsula Airport

Overview

Monterey Peninsula Airport serves the central California coastal region, located at 36.587002, -121.843002 with an elevation of 257 feet MSL. The airport features two asphalt runways: a shorter 3,513-foot runway (10L/28R) and a longer 7,616-foot runway (10R/28L), accommodating various general aviation and regional commercial aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KMRY are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 67.3% of observations in VFR conditions. East winds prevail at an average of 5.3 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 24 knots. Temperature ranges from 3°C to 29°C, with an average of 13.8°C, and visibility typically excellent at 9.2 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport's coastal location influences its microclimate, with frequent wind patterns and potential marine layer developments. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with minimal average crosswind components of 2.5 knots. Pilots should anticipate potential fog conditions, which occur in approximately 3.5% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Winter months (November, December, January) offer the most consistent VFR conditions for arrivals and departures. With calm winds present in 25.5% of observations, pilots should be prepared for variable wind conditions. The longer runway (10R/28L) provides more flexibility for larger aircraft and potentially challenging approach scenarios.

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.