Bahías de Huatulco International Airport

MMBT / HUX

Huatulco, MX

Last Updated
May 14, 19:47Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 48 min ago
19:47Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
8 kt
160°
8 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMBT 141947Z 16008KT 8SM FEW030 33/23 A2985 RMK 8/100 TCU N

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 464 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,464 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 8 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 0-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 33°C (91°F) with a dewpoint of 23°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 remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (464 ft)
Pressure Alt
532 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,803 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MMBT 141651Z 1418/1518 20012KT P6SM SCT025 FM150300 00000KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM150300
+7h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MBT
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
8,858 ft 148 ft ASP 79°
0.0 kt 8.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMBT

3,095 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.1%
MVFR
4.7%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

Bahías de Huatulco International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 38.2% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 21°C and 38°C with an average of 29.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 38.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.8%
NE
0.6%
E
8.3%
SE
4%
S
28.5%
SW
7.2%
W
10.9%
NW
1.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 29.8°C
Range: 21°C to 38°C
21°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.2%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,095 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bahías de Huatulco International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMBT
IATA Code: HUX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 464 ft MSL

Location

City: Huatulco
Country: MX
Latitude: 15.774909°
Longitude: -96.260319°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 8,858 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bahías de Huatulco International Airport

Overview

Bahías de Huatulco International Airport serves the coastal region of Oaxaca, Mexico, providing essential air transportation to the popular tourist destination of Huatulco. Located at 464 feet above mean sea level, the airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations with its single runway 07/25 measuring 8,858 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 93.5% of the time, with minimal MVFR and rare IFR occurrences. Wind patterns are consistently from the south at an average of 7.1 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 15 knots. Temperature ranges from 22°C to 35°C, with an average of 29.3°C, creating generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

Situated near the Pacific coast at coordinates 15.774909, -96.260319, the airport is positioned in a coastal terrain environment. The prevailing calm wind conditions occur 40.3% of the time, which suggests relatively stable atmospheric conditions for most operations. The asphalt runway provides consistent surface conditions throughout the year.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 demonstrates highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% compatibility and an average crosswind of just 4.5 knots. November through January represent the best VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions. Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 7.9 statute miles, with less than 0.4% of observations showing reduced visibility.

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.