Palenque International Airport

MMPQ / PQM

Palenque, MX

Last Updated
Jun 27, 17:40Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
17:40Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
10 kt
90°
8 SM
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMPQ 271740Z 09010KT 8SM BKN030 BKN070 30/24 A2989 RMK SLP121 57014 961 8/170 HZY

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 200 ft
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,200 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,200 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Palenque International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,000 feet and 8 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 10 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 SM. The ceiling is 3000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain, Haze, Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 21:00Z and 01:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 12:00Z and 15:00Z.

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
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (200 ft)
Pressure Alt
238 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,086 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MMPQ 271701Z 2718/2818 10010KT P6SM SCT030 BKN100 BECMG 2720/2721 BKN030CB BKN100 TEMPO 2721/2801 5SM TSRA FM280600 12005KT 4SM HZ BKN020 TEMPO 2812/2815 3SM BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
20:00Z BECMG
+2h
MVFR
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
21:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Thunderstorm Rain
06:00Z FM280600
+12h
MVFR 120° 5 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Haze

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°
9.8 kt 1.7 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 - MMPQ

3,691 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.6%
MVFR
22.6%
IFR
3.8%
LIFR
0%

Palenque International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 100 knots. Calm conditions occur 50.6% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 39°C with an average of 27.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 100 kt
Calm Winds: 50.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
33.6%
N
2.1%
S
0.7%
W
4.4%
NE
2.2%
NW
4.8%
SE
1.1%
SW
0.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.2°C
Range: 12°C to 39°C
12°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 7.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

April March June

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 3,691 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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 3,691 weather observations shows MMPQ maintains VFR conditions 73.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 22.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 3.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at MMPQ come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 7.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 100 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (50.6% 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, June, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 12°C (54°F) to 39°C (102°F), averaging 27.2°C (81°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.54 to 30.35 inHg (1000-1028 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,691 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.