Palenque International Airport

MMPQ / PQM

Palenque, MX

Last Updated
Apr 30, 12:40Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
12:40Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
5 kt
70°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMPQ 301240Z 07005KT 10SM SKC 24/19 A2972 RMK RTS

Weather Briefing

VFR

Palenque International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 5 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (200 ft)
Pressure Alt
418 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,546 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MMPQ 300519Z 3006/0106 00000KT P6SM SKC FM301200 03005KT P6SM SCT200 FM302000 17005KT P6SM SCT040 BKN200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z FM302000
+7h
VFR 170° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MPQ
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 101°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMPQ

2,929 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.5%
MVFR
21.3%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
0%

Palenque International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 100 knots. Calm conditions occur 54% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 39°C with an average of 26.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 100 kt
Calm Winds: 54%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.3%
NE
2.1%
E
31.3%
SE
0.9%
S
0.4%
SW
0.5%
W
4.2%
NW
4.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.3°C
Range: 12°C to 39°C
12°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 7.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.3%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

April March November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.8 kt

Statistics computed from 2,929 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Palenque International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMPQ
IATA Code: PQM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 200 ft MSL

Location

City: Palenque
Country: MX
Latitude: 17.533153°
Longitude: -92.015484°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Palenque International Airport

Palenque International Airport (MMPQ/PQM) is located in Palenque, MX at an elevation of 200 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (10/28), with the longest at 8,202 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 2,929 weather observations shows MMPQ maintains VFR conditions 74.5% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 21.3% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 4.2% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at MMPQ come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 7.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 100 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (54% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 10/28 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 1.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, March, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 12°C (54°F) to 39°C (102°F), averaging 26.3°C (79°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.58 to 30.35 inHg (1002-1028 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,929 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.