Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport

MMVA / VSA

Villahermosa, MX

Last Updated
Jun 9, 22:43Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
22:43Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
6 kt
340°
5 SM
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMVA 092243Z 34006KT 5SM SCT020TCU BKN070 30/25 A2978 RMK 8/220 CBS S N HZY

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 46 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL (TCU)
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,046 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,046 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 7,000 feet and 5 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 6 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 SM. The ceiling is 7000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain, Rain, Mist, Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 23:00Z and 03:00Z. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Rain between 10:00Z and 14:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (46 ft)
Pressure Alt
204 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,015 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MMVA 091702Z 0918/1018 06010KT P6SM BKN020 TEMPO 0923/1003 4SM TSRA BKN015CB FM100600 09010KT 4SM RA BR OVC015 PROB40 1010/1014 2SM RA FM101500 09012KT P6SM BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:50Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 60° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
06:00Z FM100600
+7h
MVFR 90° 10 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Rain, Mist
10:00Z PROB40
+11h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MVA
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
7,218 ft 148 ft ASP 87°
1.0 kt 5.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMVA

4,623 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
44.6%
MVFR
47.5%
IFR
7.7%
LIFR
0.2%

Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 44.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 7.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 89 knots. Calm conditions occur 45.6% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 38°C with an average of 26.7°C. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are April, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 89 kt
Calm Winds: 45.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
16.6%
N
7.7%
S
0.8%
W
3.7%
NE
16.3%
NW
5.2%
SE
1.2%
SW
2.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°C
Range: 10°C to 38°C
10°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 5.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.3%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

April February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,623 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMVA
IATA Code: VSA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 46 ft MSL

Location

City: Villahermosa
Country: MX
Latitude: 17.997000°
Longitude: -92.817398°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 7,218 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport

Overview

Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport serves Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico, as a medium-sized airport situated at 46 feet mean sea level. The airport provides critical regional transportation infrastructure, connecting this southeastern Mexican city with domestic and potentially international destinations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly visual meteorological conditions, with 39.8% VFR and 51.6% marginal VFR conditions. Temperature variations range from 14°C to 36°C, with an average of 26.3°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions. Visibility averages 5.3 statute miles, with only 5.5% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles.

Notable Features

The single runway (08/26) is 7,218 feet long with an asphalt surface, accommodating a variety of aircraft operations. Wind patterns are consistently easterly, with a prevailing direction of 90 degrees and an average speed of 7.5 knots. Notably, winds are calm 53.7% of the time, with occasional strong gusts up to 89 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 offers consistently favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind alignment and an average crosswind of only 3 knots. November, October, and January represent the best months for visual flight conditions, providing optimal approach and departure environments. Pilots should anticipate predominantly easterly winds when planning their approach and landing strategy.

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.