Abraham González International Airport

MMCS / CJS

Ciudad Juárez, MX

Last Updated
Jun 15, 14:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
14:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
0 kt
8 SM
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMCS 151455Z 00000KT 8SM FEW030TCU SCT050 BKN100 OVC220 23/19 A3021 RMK SLP108 52012 926 8/272 BINOVC VSBY LWR N PCPN N

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,904 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (TCU)
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
OVC 22,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,904 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,904 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,904 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,904 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Abraham González International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 22,000 feet and 8 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 SM. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

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. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 02:00Z and 06:00Z.

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
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
893 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,904 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,612 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,509 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF COR MMCS 151216Z 1506/1606 10005KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100 BKN200 FM151500 08012KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100 FM152200 20005KT P6SM BKN040 BKN150 TEMPO 1602/1606 4SM TSRA BKN040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
22:00Z FM152200
+7h
VFR 200° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
02:00Z TEMPO
+11h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MCS
03
21
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 8,858 ft 148 ft ASP 38°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
38° angle
14/32 5,741 ft 98 ft ASP 156°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
156° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMCS

4,318 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
97.3%
MVFR
1.7%
IFR
1%
LIFR
0%

Abraham González International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 97.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, December, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 21.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
13.5%
N
9.6%
S
7.6%
W
14%
NE
6.7%
NW
6.4%
SE
4.9%
SW
15.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.7°C
Range: -4°C to 39°C
-4°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

November December October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,318 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Abraham González International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMCS
IATA Code: CJS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,904 ft MSL

Location

City: Ciudad Juárez
Country: MX
Latitude: 31.636101°
Longitude: -106.429001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 8,858 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,741 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Abraham González International Airport

Overview

Abraham González International Airport serves Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, located on the Mexico-US border. The medium-sized airport handles regional and international traffic with two asphalt runways supporting diverse aviation operations. Its strategic location at 3904 feet mean sea level provides significant transportation infrastructure for the border region.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences exceptionally consistent visual flight conditions, with 99.5% of observations supporting VFR operations. Prevailing easterly winds average 6.8 knots, with temperatures ranging from -3°C to 36°C and an average of 17.9°C. November, December, and October represent the most favorable months for VFR flying, characterized by stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways with complementary orientations: 03/21 at 8,858 feet and 14/32 at 5,741 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind components (4.2 and 4.9 knots respectively). The airport's elevation and geographic positioning contribute to predictable and generally benign meteorological environments.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly consistent approach conditions with extraordinary visibility averaging 9.9 statute miles and essentially zero instances of low visibility or fog. The dual runway configuration allows flexible approach options, with wind data suggesting minimal directional challenges during landing and takeoff. Calm wind conditions occur in 26.4% of observations, further enhancing operational flexibility.

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.