Maria Montez International Airport

MDBH / BRX

Barahona, DO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 00:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
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☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
10 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MDBH 040000Z 13010KT 9999 BKN018 SCT070 27/22 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
BKN 1,800 ft AGL
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,810 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,010 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MDBH 040400Z 0406/0506 16010KT 9999 SCT016 SCT070 PROB30 0407/0412 8000 -RA BKN016 SCT070
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:32Z BASE
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VFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DBH
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 118°
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 - MDBH

2,154 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.2%
MVFR
6.8%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Maria Montez International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 10 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.5% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 35°C with an average of 28.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 18.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
0%
NE
0%
E
1.4%
SE
70.7%
S
2%
SW
0.4%
W
6.4%
NW
0.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.4°C
Range: 19°C to 35°C
19°C 35°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,154 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Maria Montez International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MDBH
IATA Code: BRX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Barahona
Country: DO
Latitude: 18.251499°
Longitude: -71.120399°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Maria Montez International Airport

Overview

Maria Montez International Airport serves the Barahona region in the Dominican Republic, located at coordinates 18.251499, -71.120399. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway 12/30 measuring 9,843 feet, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the southwestern coastal area of the island. The airport sits at a low elevation of 10 feet mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 92.6% of the time, with only 7.4% of observations indicating marginal VFR. Southeast winds at an average of 9.9 knots characterize the typical wind pattern, with maximum gusts reaching 18 knots and calm conditions occurring 19.3% of the time. Temperature ranges between 19°C and 35°C, with an average of 28.6°C, providing consistently stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's runway 12/30 is an asphalt surface oriented to optimize local wind conditions. Pilots can expect nearly 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind component of just 2 knots. The low elevation and coastal location suggest minimal terrain challenges for approach and departure operations.

Approach Considerations

December, November, and January represent the best VFR months for operations at Maria Montez International Airport. With consistently high visibility (average 10 statute miles) and no reported fog, instrument approaches are rarely necessary. Pilots should plan approaches primarily to runway 12/30, taking advantage of the consistently favorable wind conditions.

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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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.