General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport

MMML / MXL

Mexicali, MX

Last Updated
Jul 4, 07:46Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 2 hours ago
07:46Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
4 kt
60°
10 SM
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMML 040746Z 06004KT 10SM FEW120 BKN200 28/06 A2985 RMK 8/078

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 74 ft
FEW 12,000 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,074 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,074 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 20,000 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 2.4 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 20000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating very dry conditions.

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
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (74 ft)
Pressure Alt
142 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,720 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MMML 040532Z 0406/0506 34005KT P6SM BKN200 FM041200 04005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM041900 30010KT P6SM BKN200 FM050400 33005KT P6SM SCT020 SCT200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:06Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
12:00Z FM041200
+2h
VFR 40° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
19:00Z FM041900
+9h
VFR 300° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MML
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
8,530 ft 148 ft CON 118°
3.1 kt 2.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMML

5,992 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
98.6%
MVFR
1.2%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 98.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 44°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, April, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 12.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.3%
N
10.6%
S
6.2%
W
20.3%
NE
3.6%
NW
20.4%
SE
14.7%
SW
3.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.5°C
Range: 2°C to 44°C
2°C 44°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.2%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

July April March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 5,992 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMML
IATA Code: MXL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 74 ft MSL

Location

City: Mexicali
Country: MX
Latitude: 32.630629°
Longitude: -115.242805°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,530 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport

Overview

General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport serves Mexicali, located in the northwestern region of Mexico near the United States border. As a medium-sized airport situated at 74 feet MSL, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for regional and commercial operations in Baja California.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 97.5% of observations indicating clear flying weather. Wind patterns are consistently from the northwest at an average of 5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 20 knots and calm periods during 15.8% of observations. Temperature ranges from 3°C to 40°C, with an average of 21°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 10/28 is 8,530 feet long with a concrete surface, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types. Its geographical position near the US-Mexico border and low elevation contribute to predictable and generally favorable flying conditions. Visibility averages 9.8 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind of only 2.5 knots. October, September, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect minimal meteorological challenges, with less than 0.4% of observations indicating IFR conditions and only 1.8% reporting fog.

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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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.