Benito Juárez International Airport

MMMX / MEX

Ciudad de México, MX

Last Updated
Jul 18, 23:10Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
23:10Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
6 kt
230°
7 SM
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI MMMX 182310Z 23006KT 7SM VCRA BKN015CB BKN070 OVC220 21/12 A3031 NOSIG RMK 8/963 HZY PCPN N AND W TSE55

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7,316 ft
BKN 1,500 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
OVC 22,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN (CB)
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,816 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,316 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
29,316 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Benito Juárez International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 22,000 feet and 7 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 6 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 7 SM. The ceiling is 1500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. 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, Haze. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 23:00Z and 03:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Haze between 12:00Z and 16:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
782 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,316 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,934 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 9,410 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +20.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF COR MMMX 182257Z 1818/1918 20006KT 6SM TS BKN015CB TX25/1821Z TN14/1912Z TEMPO 1823/1903 VRB10G20KT 5SM TSRA FM190300 10005KT P6SM SCT020 SCT080 BECMG 1904/1905 01004KT TEMPO 1912/1916 6SM HZ FM191700 35006KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:37Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 200° 6 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
03:00Z FM190300
+4h
VFR 100° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
04:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 10° 4 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MMX
05L
23R ✈️
05R
23L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05L/23R
Active: 23R
12,966 ft 148 ft ASP 59°
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 05R/23L
Active: 23L
12,795 ft 148 ft ASP 59°
6.0 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 - MMMX

9,517 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.7%
MVFR
27.4%
IFR
0.9%
LIFR
0%

Benito Juárez International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 13.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
17.9%
N
16.6%
S
4.4%
W
7.8%
NE
21.2%
NW
9.7%
SE
5.7%
SW
3.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.7°C
Range: 1°C to 32°C
1°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 7.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

February January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05L/23R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 05R/23L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 9,517 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Benito Juárez International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMMX
IATA Code: MEX
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7,316 ft MSL

Location

City: Ciudad de México
Country: MX
Latitude: 19.435137°
Longitude: -99.071328°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R
Length: 12,966 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 12,795 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Benito Juárez International Airport

Overview

Benito Juárez International Airport serves as Mexico City's primary international airport, handling major commercial and cargo operations. Located at 19.435137, -99.071328 with a high elevation of 7,316 feet mean sea level, this large airport is a critical aviation hub in central Mexico.

Flying Conditions

The airport's high elevation at 7,316 feet MSL significantly impacts aircraft performance and requires careful flight planning for density altitude considerations. Ciudad de México's mountainous terrain and high altitude create unique atmospheric conditions that pilots must account for during all phases of flight.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial parallel runways: 05L/23R at 12,966 feet and 05R/23L at 12,795 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. These long runways accommodate wide-body international aircraft and provide operational flexibility for different wind conditions and aircraft types.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation at 05/23 suggests prevailing wind considerations for approach and departure procedures. The substantial runway lengths (over 12,700 feet) provide adequate landing and takeoff margins, which is critical given the airport's high elevation and potential performance challenges for aircraft.

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.