Maria Montez International Airport

MDBH / BRX

Barahona, DO

Last Updated
Apr 22, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
16 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MDBH 222200Z 13016KT 9999 FEW020CB FEW023 28/22 Q1011 CB/NE/SE/SW/NW

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL (CB)
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,010 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,310 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Maria Montez International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 16 knots. Runway 12/30 is favored with a 16-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft (CB), few at 2,300 ft. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Rain between 04:00Z and 08:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (10 ft)
Pressure Alt
78 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,640 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MDBH 221600 2218/2318 13006KT 9999 FEW020CB FEW022 PROB30 2304/2308 8000 RA FEW016CB SCT018 SCT070
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:44Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 130° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
04:00Z PROB30
+6h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DBH
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 118°
15.8 kt 2.8 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MDBH

2,763 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.3%
MVFR
7.6%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Maria Montez International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 10.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.6% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 35°C with an average of 28.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 10.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 17.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
0%
NE
0%
E
1.3%
SE
72.1%
S
1.9%
SW
0.3%
W
6.3%
NW
0.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.3°C
Range: 19°C to 35°C
19°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

December February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 2,763 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Maria Montez International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MDBH
IATA Code: BRX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Barahona
Country: DO
Latitude: 18.251499°
Longitude: -71.120399°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Maria Montez International Airport

Overview

Maria Montez International Airport serves the Barahona region in the Dominican Republic, located at coordinates 18.251499, -71.120399. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway 12/30 measuring 9,843 feet, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the southwestern coastal area of the island. The airport sits at a low elevation of 10 feet mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 92.6% of the time, with only 7.4% of observations indicating marginal VFR. Southeast winds at an average of 9.9 knots characterize the typical wind pattern, with maximum gusts reaching 18 knots and calm conditions occurring 19.3% of the time. Temperature ranges between 19°C and 35°C, with an average of 28.6°C, providing consistently stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's runway 12/30 is an asphalt surface oriented to optimize local wind conditions. Pilots can expect nearly 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind component of just 2 knots. The low elevation and coastal location suggest minimal terrain challenges for approach and departure operations.

Approach Considerations

December, November, and January represent the best VFR months for operations at Maria Montez International Airport. With consistently high visibility (average 10 statute miles) and no reported fog, instrument approaches are rarely necessary. Pilots should plan approaches primarily to runway 12/30, taking advantage of the consistently favorable wind conditions.

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.