Guadalajara International Airport

MMGL / GDL

Guadalajara, MX

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:41Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
08:41Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
0 kt
8 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMGL 040841Z 00000KT 8SM FEW300 15/10 A3014 RMK SLP080 54000 952 8/001 HZY

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,016 ft
FEW 30,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
30,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
35,016 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
854 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,016 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,784 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,988 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MGL
02
20
11L
29R
11R
29L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 5,906 ft 98 ft ASP 30°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
30° angle
11L/29R 11,608 ft 148 ft ASP
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
11R/29L 13,123 ft 197 ft ASPH 113°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
113° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMGL

4,467 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72%
MVFR
26.9%
IFR
1%
LIFR
0%

Guadalajara International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 94 knots. Calm conditions occur 50.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 4°C and 32°C with an average of 18.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 94 kt
Calm Winds: 50.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
5%
NE
5.9%
E
8%
SE
5.4%
S
5.3%
SW
5.2%
W
10.5%
NW
4.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.6°C
Range: 4°C to 32°C
4°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 6.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

February January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 11L/29R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt
Runway 11R/29L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,467 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Guadalajara International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMGL
IATA Code: GDL
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,016 ft MSL

Location

City: Guadalajara
Country: MX
Latitude: 20.523342°
Longitude: -103.310108°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,906 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11L/29R
Length: 11,608 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11R/29L
Length: 13,123 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

About Guadalajara International Airport

Overview

Guadalajara International Airport (MMGL) serves as a major aviation hub in western Mexico, located in Jalisco state at an elevation of 5,016 feet mean sea level. The airport supports significant commercial, cargo, and general aviation operations with three substantial runways capable of handling large aircraft.

Flying Conditions

Situated at high altitude, pilots should anticipate reduced performance parameters due to the 5,016 ft elevation. The airport's three runways (02/20 at 5,906 ft, 11L/29R at 11,608 ft, and 11R/29L at 13,123 ft) provide multiple landing and takeoff options that can accommodate varying meteorological conditions and aircraft types.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position at coordinates 20.523342, -103.310108 places it in a region with complex terrain surrounding the Guadalajara metropolitan area. The extensive runway infrastructure, particularly the 13,123 ft longest runway, indicates the airport's capability to handle wide-body international aircraft and serve as a significant regional transportation center.

Approach Considerations

With three runways oriented in different directions (02/20, 11L/29R, 11R/29L), pilots have multiple approach options based on wind conditions. The substantial runway lengths suggest the airport is designed to accommodate a wide range of aircraft, from regional commuters to international wide-body jets.

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
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.