Piedras Negras International Airport

MMPG / PDS

Piedras Negras, MX

Last Updated
Apr 22, 23:40Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 8 hours ago
23:40Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
16 kt
120°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMPG 222340Z 12016KT 10SM SCT050 28/20 A2987 RMK 8/500 HZY

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 901 ft
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,901 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Piedras Negras International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 8.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 16 knots. Runway 12/30 is favored with a 16-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 5,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Haze, Fog, Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Fog between 12:00Z and 16:00Z. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 00:00Z and 04:00Z.

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
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
982 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (901 ft)
Pressure Alt
939 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,715 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MMPG 230529Z 2306/2406 15008KT 5SM HZ BKN015 TEMPO 2312/2316 1/2SM FG VV005 FM231800 15015KT 6SM HZ BKN030 BECMG 2319/2321 P6SM SCT030 FM240000 10008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN100 PROB40 2400/2404 5SM TSRA BKN020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:45Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 150° 8 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Haze
12:00Z TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Fog
18:00Z FM231800
+11h
VFR 150° 15 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Haze
19:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MPG
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
6,655 ft 98 ft ASP 126°
16.0 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 - MMPG

2,170 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.2%
MVFR
15.3%
IFR
3.3%
LIFR
0.2%

Piedras Negras International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 25.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 25.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
6%
NE
2.9%
E
8.6%
SE
40.9%
S
0.1%
SW
0.1%
W
0.6%
NW
14.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.3°C
Range: -4°C to 37°C
-4°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

October February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt

Statistics computed from 2,170 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Piedras Negras International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMPG
IATA Code: PDS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 901 ft MSL

Location

City: Piedras Negras
Country: MX
Latitude: 28.627873°
Longitude: -100.535240°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 6,655 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Piedras Negras International Airport

Overview

Piedras Negras International Airport serves the border region of Coahuila, Mexico, located near the United States border. The airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations at an elevation of 901 feet above mean sea level, providing critical transportation infrastructure for the local industrial and commercial sectors.

Flying Conditions

Flight conditions at Piedras Negras are predominantly visual (VFR), with 84.2% of observations supporting clear weather operations. Temperature variations range from -2°C to 37°C, with an average of 21.7°C, creating generally stable flying conditions. Pilots can expect optimal visual meteorological conditions during October, September, and January.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (12/30) measuring 6,655 feet with an asphalt surface, suitable for medium-sized aircraft. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast (135°) at an average of 7.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 24 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 28.7% of the time, providing relatively predictable wind environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates extremely favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 1.7 knots. Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, with only 0.9% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles and rare fog occurrences (1.3%). Pilots should anticipate generally stable approach conditions with high predictability.

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.