General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport

MMAA / ACA

Acapulco, MX

Last Updated
Jul 4, 01:47Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
01:47Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
4 kt
220°
6 SM
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMAA 040147Z 22004KT 6SM BKN100 BKN300 30/26 A2985 RMK 8/072 HZY DSNT TCU E ISOL CU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 16 ft
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
BKN 30,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,016 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
30,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
30,016 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 10,000 feet and 6 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 SM. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 26°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. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Haze, Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 04:00Z and 08:00Z.

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
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (16 ft)
Pressure Alt
84 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,888 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MMAA 032347Z 0400/0500 27008KT 6SM HZ SCT015 BKN100 OVC300 TX32/0419Z TN27/0410Z TEMPO 0404/0408 5SM TSRA BKN015CB FM040800 04004KT 6SM HZ BKN015 BKN300 FM041600 24008KT P6SM SCT020 SCT300 BECMG 0420/0421 26012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:09Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 8 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Haze
04:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
08:00Z FM040800
+6h
MVFR 40° 4 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MAA
06
24 ✈️
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
5,579 ft 115 ft CON 67°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
10,832 ft 148 ft CON 108°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMAA

7,052 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.1%
MVFR
41.3%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
0%

General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 0.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 500 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.7% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.7°C (range: 21°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, December, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 500 kt
Calm Winds: 19.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
3%
N
15.2%
S
5.8%
W
23.6%
NE
5.4%
NW
9.2%
SE
1.2%
SW
16.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.7°C
Range: 21°C to 34°C
21°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 6.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.5%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

November December March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,052 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMAA
IATA Code: ACA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 16 ft MSL

Location

City: Acapulco
Country: MX
Latitude: 16.757126°
Longitude: -99.753113°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,579 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 10,832 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport

Overview

General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport serves Acapulco, Mexico, as a medium-sized airport positioned at low elevation (16 ft MSL). The airport provides critical air transportation infrastructure for this significant coastal destination, supporting both commercial and potentially charter/tourism operations in the region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 58.9% of observations showing clear weather and an additional 40.1% in marginal VFR. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 27.4°C with a narrow range between 22°C and 33°C. Wind patterns are typically northerly at an average of 5.1 knots, with occasional strong gusts up to 68 knots and calm conditions occurring 15.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two concrete runways: 06/24 at 5,579 feet and 10/28 at 10,832 feet, providing flexible operational capabilities. Its coastal location near 16.757126, -99.753113 suggests potential marine meteorological influences, though the data indicates minimal fog or low visibility events. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components.

Approach Considerations

November through December represent the most consistent VFR flying months, offering optimal approach conditions. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind compatibility, with Runway 06/24 experiencing an average 2.5-knot crosswind and Runway 10/28 averaging 3.3 knots. Visibility remains strong, with an average of 6.2 statute miles and less than 3SM visibility occurring in only 0.8% of observations.

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.