Chichén Itzá International Airport

MMCT / CZA

Tinúm, MX

Last Updated
Apr 30, 14:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
14:51Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
10 kt
100°
8 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMCT 301451Z 10010KT 8SM SCT020 28/24 A2989 RMK SLP119 5//// 973 8/100 HZY CI

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 102 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,102 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Chichén Itzá International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,000 feet and 8 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 10 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (102 ft)
Pressure Alt
140 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,724 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MCT
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
9,186 ft 148 ft CON 100°
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMCT

2,158 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.3%
MVFR
48.1%
IFR
2.5%
LIFR
0%

Chichén Itzá International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 2.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 87 knots. Calm conditions occur 34.5% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 35°C with an average of 27.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, December, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 87 kt
Calm Winds: 34.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
10%
NE
11.3%
E
25.5%
SE
11.5%
S
3.8%
SW
0.2%
W
0.9%
NW
2.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.2°C
Range: 11°C to 35°C
11°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 7.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

November December April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,158 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chichén Itzá International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMCT
IATA Code: CZA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 102 ft MSL

Location

City: Tinúm
Country: MX
Latitude: 20.641300°
Longitude: -88.446198°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 9,186 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Chichén Itzá International Airport

Chichén Itzá International Airport (MMCT/CZA) is located in Tinúm, MX at an elevation of 102 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (10/28), with the longest at 9,186 feet.

Weather Profile

MMCT is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 49.3% of the time across 2,158 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 2.5% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at MMCT come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 8.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 87 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (34.5% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 10/28 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, December, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 11°C (52°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 27.2°C (81°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.72 to 30.4 inHg (1006-1030 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,158 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.