General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport

MMAA / ACA

Acapulco, MX

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:42Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 57 min ago
09:42Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
0 kt
5 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMAA 040942Z 00000KT 5SM SKC 23/21 A2983 RMK HZY
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (16 ft)
Pressure Alt
114 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,078 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MMAA 040532Z 0406/0506 32005KT P6SM SKC TX30/0420Z TN22/0412Z FM041800 26012KT P6SM SKC FM050300 29005KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM041800
+8h
VFR 260° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MAA
06
24
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 5,579 ft 115 ft CON 67°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
67° angle
10/28 10,832 ft 148 ft CON 108°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
108° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMAA

4,093 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.9%
MVFR
40.4%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0%

General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 0.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 68 knots. Calm conditions occur 15% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.3°C (range: 22°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, December, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 68 kt
Calm Winds: 15%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.4%
NE
6.9%
E
3.9%
SE
1.3%
S
6.6%
SW
16.4%
W
20.8%
NW
10.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.3°C
Range: 22°C to 33°C
22°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 6.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.6%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

November December March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,093 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMAA
IATA Code: ACA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 16 ft MSL

Location

City: Acapulco
Country: MX
Latitude: 16.757126°
Longitude: -99.753113°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,579 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 10,832 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport

Overview

General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport serves Acapulco, Mexico, as a medium-sized airport positioned at low elevation (16 ft MSL). The airport provides critical air transportation infrastructure for this significant coastal destination, supporting both commercial and potentially charter/tourism operations in the region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 58.9% of observations showing clear weather and an additional 40.1% in marginal VFR. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 27.4°C with a narrow range between 22°C and 33°C. Wind patterns are typically northerly at an average of 5.1 knots, with occasional strong gusts up to 68 knots and calm conditions occurring 15.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two concrete runways: 06/24 at 5,579 feet and 10/28 at 10,832 feet, providing flexible operational capabilities. Its coastal location near 16.757126, -99.753113 suggests potential marine meteorological influences, though the data indicates minimal fog or low visibility events. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components.

Approach Considerations

November through December represent the most consistent VFR flying months, offering optimal approach conditions. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind compatibility, with Runway 06/24 experiencing an average 2.5-knot crosswind and Runway 10/28 averaging 3.3 knots. Visibility remains strong, with an average of 6.2 statute miles and less than 3SM visibility occurring in only 0.8% of observations.

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.