Monterey Peninsula Airport

KMRY / MRY

Monterey, US

Last Updated
Jul 5, 01:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
01:54Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
9 kt
250°
10 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMRY 050154Z 25009KT 10SM OVC009 16/12 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP178 T01560122

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 257 ft
OVC 900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,157 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Monterey Peninsula Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 900 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 9 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 900 feet AGL (overcast). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions.

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

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (257 ft)
Pressure Alt
145 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 327 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KMRY 042333Z 0500/0524 30010KT P6SM BKN150 FM050200 29008KT P6SM BKN008 FM050600 VRB04KT P6SM OVC005 FM051800 30011KT P6SM OVC250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 15,000 ft
06:00Z FM050600
+4h
IFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MRY
10L
28R ✈️
10R
28L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10L/28R
Active: 28R
3,513 ft 60 ft ASP 112°
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 10R/28L
Active: 28L
7,616 ft 150 ft ASP 112°
7.8 kt 4.5 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 - KMRY

8,566 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64%
MVFR
19.3%
IFR
9%
LIFR
7.6%

Monterey Peninsula Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 20% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 3°C and 31°C with an average of 13.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 20%
Direction Distribution:
E
19.4%
N
1.6%
S
9.4%
W
19.2%
NE
2.3%
NW
7.9%
SE
5.2%
SW
14.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.8°C
Range: 3°C to 31°C
3°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10L/28R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt
Runway 10R/28L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 8,566 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Monterey Peninsula Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMRY
IATA Code: MRY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 257 ft MSL

Location

City: Monterey
Country: US
Latitude: 36.587002°
Longitude: -121.843002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 10L/28R
Length: 3,513 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10R/28L
Length: 7,616 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Monterey Peninsula Airport

Overview

Monterey Peninsula Airport serves the central California coastal region, located at 36.587002, -121.843002 with an elevation of 257 feet MSL. The airport features two asphalt runways: a shorter 3,513-foot runway (10L/28R) and a longer 7,616-foot runway (10R/28L), accommodating various general aviation and regional commercial aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KMRY are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 67.3% of observations in VFR conditions. East winds prevail at an average of 5.3 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 24 knots. Temperature ranges from 3°C to 29°C, with an average of 13.8°C, and visibility typically excellent at 9.2 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport's coastal location influences its microclimate, with frequent wind patterns and potential marine layer developments. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with minimal average crosswind components of 2.5 knots. Pilots should anticipate potential fog conditions, which occur in approximately 3.5% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Winter months (November, December, January) offer the most consistent VFR conditions for arrivals and departures. With calm winds present in 25.5% of observations, pilots should be prepared for variable wind conditions. The longer runway (10R/28L) provides more flexibility for larger aircraft and potentially challenging approach scenarios.

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

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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.