Querétaro Intercontinental Airport

MMQT / QRO

Querétaro, MX

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:47Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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09:47Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
0 kt
8 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMQT 040947Z 00000KT 8SM SKC 09/07 A3027

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MMQT 040508Z 0406/0506 100005KT P6SM SKC FM041200 08005KT 6SM HZ SCT020 FM041500 34005KT P6SM SKC FM042100 04010KT P6SM SCT030 FM050200 12005KT P6SM SCT080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
12:00Z FM041200
+2h
VFR 80° 5 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Haze
15:00Z FM041500
+5h
VFR 340° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
21:00Z FM042100
+11h
VFR 40° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MQT
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 11,483 ft 148 ft CON 100°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMQT

4,110 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.6%
MVFR
23.7%
IFR
2.3%
LIFR
0.3%

Querétaro Intercontinental Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 2.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 160 knots. Calm conditions occur 26.6% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 1°C and 31°C with an average of 15.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 160 kt
Calm Winds: 26.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.1%
NE
13.8%
E
32.7%
SE
9.4%
S
2.1%
SW
2%
W
6.4%
NW
3.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.6°C
Range: 1°C to 31°C
1°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 7.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

March February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,110 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Querétaro Intercontinental Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMQT
IATA Code: QRO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,296 ft MSL

Location

City: Querétaro
Country: MX
Latitude: 20.617300°
Longitude: -100.185997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Querétaro Intercontinental Airport

Overview

Querétaro Intercontinental Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in central Mexico at an elevation of 6,296 feet mean sea level. Positioned near the city of Querétaro, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional and intercontinental operations. Its strategic location and substantial runway length of 11,483 feet support diverse aircraft types and operational requirements.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 68.4% of observations showing clear weather and an additional 28.2% in marginal VFR status. Wind patterns are consistently easterly, averaging 8.6 knots with a prevailing direction of 90 degrees. Temperature ranges from 1°C to 28°C, with an average of 15.7°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for flight operations.

Notable Features

Situated at a high elevation of 6,296 feet MSL, Querétaro's airport presents typical high-altitude performance considerations for aircraft. The concrete runway 09/27 offers excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and a modest average crosswind of 3.6 knots. Pilots should anticipate terrain-influenced wind dynamics typical of Mexico's central plateau region.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 provides the primary approach avenue, benefiting from consistent easterly wind conditions. The extended runway length of 11,483 feet accommodates a wide range of aircraft performance envelopes. January, November, and December represent the most consistently favorable VFR months, offering optimal approach and departure conditions with minimal meteorological interference.

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.