General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport

MMML / MXL

Mexicali, MX

Last Updated
Apr 21, 13:42Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
13:42Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMML 211342Z 00000KT 10SM FEW200 16/02 A2991 RMK 8/002

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 74 ft
FEW 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,074 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 20,000 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.2 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 20,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Blowing Dust. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 23:00Z and 03:00Z.

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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (74 ft)
Pressure Alt
82 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 220 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MMML 210504Z 2106/2206 15008KT P6SM BKN200 BECMG 2109/2110 34010KT SCT200 FM211800 25012KT P6SM SCT200 BECMG 2122/2124 25010G20KT BLDU TEMPO 2123/2203 28015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
18:00Z FM211800
+4h
VFR 250° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
22:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 250° 10 kt
Blowing Dust
23:00Z TEMPO
+9h
VFR 280° 15 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MML
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 8,530 ft 148 ft CON 118°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
118° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMML

4,510 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
98.2%
MVFR
1.4%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0%

General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 98.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 42°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 5.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 13.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.4%
NE
3.9%
E
7.8%
SE
10.7%
S
4.9%
SW
3.1%
W
21%
NW
22.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.6°C
Range: 2°C to 42°C
2°C 42°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

April March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,510 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMML
IATA Code: MXL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 74 ft MSL

Location

City: Mexicali
Country: MX
Latitude: 32.630629°
Longitude: -115.242805°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,530 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport

Overview

General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport serves Mexicali, located in the northwestern region of Mexico near the United States border. As a medium-sized airport situated at 74 feet MSL, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for regional and commercial operations in Baja California.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 97.5% of observations indicating clear flying weather. Wind patterns are consistently from the northwest at an average of 5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 20 knots and calm periods during 15.8% of observations. Temperature ranges from 3°C to 40°C, with an average of 21°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 10/28 is 8,530 feet long with a concrete surface, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types. Its geographical position near the US-Mexico border and low elevation contribute to predictable and generally favorable flying conditions. Visibility averages 9.8 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind of only 2.5 knots. October, September, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect minimal meteorological challenges, with less than 0.4% of observations indicating IFR conditions and only 1.8% reporting fog.

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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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.