Chetumal International Airport

MMCM / CTM

Chetumal, MX

Last Updated
Jul 3, 23:40Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
23:40Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
14 kt
110°
7 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMCM 032340Z 11014KT 7SM SCT015TCU SCT080 31/23 A2998 RMK SLP152 5//// 928 6//// 8/210 HZY

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 39 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL (TCU)
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,539 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,039 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Chetumal International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,500 feet and 7 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 14 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 7 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,500 ft (TCU), scattered at 8,000 ft. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 1,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°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 fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Haze.

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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (39 ft)
Pressure Alt
-14 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,915 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MMCM 031713Z 0318/0418 10014KT P6SM BKN020 BECMG 0320/0321 SCT025 FM040300 12010KT P6SM SCT015 FM040500 11006KT 6SM HZ SCT010 BKN015 FM041300 11008KT P6SM BKN015 FM041500 12010KT P6SM BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:56Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 100° 14 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
03:00Z FM040300
+3h
VFR 120° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
05:00Z FM040500
+5h
MVFR 110° 6 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MCM
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
7,244 ft 151 ft ASP 108°
13.8 kt 2.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMCM

3,955 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.4%
MVFR
19.9%
IFR
2.4%
LIFR
0.2%

Chetumal International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 2.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 10.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 85 knots. Calm conditions occur 32.8% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 35°C with an average of 27.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are July, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 10.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 85 kt
Calm Winds: 32.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
21.5%
N
13.7%
S
0.5%
W
0.3%
NE
0.9%
NW
2.4%
SE
27.8%
SW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.2°C
Range: 9°C to 35°C
9°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 6.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

July February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,955 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chetumal International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMCM
IATA Code: CTM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 39 ft MSL

Location

City: Chetumal
Country: MX
Latitude: 18.504985°
Longitude: -88.328018°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 7,244 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Chetumal International Airport

Overview

Chetumal International Airport serves the capital of Quintana Roo state in southeastern Mexico, located near the Belize border. Positioned at 39 ft MSL with coordinates 18.504985, -88.328018, this medium airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Yucatan Peninsula's southeastern region. The airport supports regional and potentially international commercial and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Chetumal demonstrate highly favorable VFR flying environments, with 71.2% of observations presenting visual flight rules. Prevailing winds from the north (0°) average 8 knots, with a maximum recorded speed of 25 knots and calm conditions occurring 50.6% of the time. Temperature ranges from 14°C to 34°C, with an average of 26.5°C, and average visibility of 6.4 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 10/28 extends 7,244 feet with an asphalt surface, offering substantial landing and takeoff capabilities. Its geographic location near the Caribbean coast suggests potential for rapid weather changes typical of tropical maritime environments. The low elevation of 39 ft MSL indicates minimal terrain-related approach complexities.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 demonstrates 100% wind favorability, with an average crosswind of 5 knots. January, October, and December represent the most consistently excellent VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility conditions, with 2.7% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles and occasional fog present in 1.1% of reports.

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.