Benito Juárez International Airport

MMMX / MEX

Ciudad de México, MX

Last Updated
Jul 4, 09:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
09:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
0 kt
8 SM
Visibility
22,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1028 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMMX 040950Z 00000KT 8SM FEW020 SCT080 BKN220 15/12 A3037 NOSIG RMK 8/539 HZY

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7,316 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
BKN 22,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,316 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,316 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
29,316 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Benito Juárez International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 22,000 feet and 8 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 SM. The ceiling is 22000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°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. Expected weather includes: Haze, Mist, Haze, Thunderstorm Rain. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 4 to 15 knots. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist, Haze between 11:00Z and 15:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 21:00Z and 01:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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
1028 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
784 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,316 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,874 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 8,630 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF COR MMMX 041004Z 0406/0506 00000KT P6SM SCT020 SCT080 BKN250 TX24/0420Z TN13/0412Z FM041000 00000KT 6SM HZ BKN015 BKN080 TEMPO 0411/0415 3SM BR HZ BKN010 FM041500 35004KT 5SM HZ SCT020 BKN200 FM041700 06008KT 6SM HZ SCT020 SCT080 BKN220 BECMG 0419/0420 10010KT BKN020 FM042100 12010KT 6SM VC SH BKN020CB OVC080 TEMPO 0421/0501 VRB15KT 4SM TSRA OVC020CB FM050400 26005KT 6SM HZ SCT020 BKN080 BKN220
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
11:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Mist, Haze
15:00Z FM041500
+5h
MVFR 350° 4 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
Haze
17:00Z FM041700
+7h
VFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 22,000 ft
Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MMX
05L
23R
05R
23L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05L/23R 12,966 ft 148 ft ASP 59°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
59° angle
05R/23L 12,795 ft 148 ft ASP 59°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
59° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMMX

8,978 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73%
MVFR
26.1%
IFR
0.9%
LIFR
0%

Benito Juárez International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 13.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
17.7%
N
16.8%
S
4.4%
W
7.2%
NE
21.4%
NW
9.8%
SE
5.8%
SW
3.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.6°C
Range: 1°C to 32°C
1°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

February January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05L/23R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 05R/23L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 8,978 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Benito Juárez International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMMX
IATA Code: MEX
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7,316 ft MSL

Location

City: Ciudad de México
Country: MX
Latitude: 19.435137°
Longitude: -99.071328°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R
Length: 12,966 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 12,795 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Benito Juárez International Airport

Overview

Benito Juárez International Airport serves as Mexico City's primary international airport, handling major commercial and cargo operations. Located at 19.435137, -99.071328 with a high elevation of 7,316 feet mean sea level, this large airport is a critical aviation hub in central Mexico.

Flying Conditions

The airport's high elevation at 7,316 feet MSL significantly impacts aircraft performance and requires careful flight planning for density altitude considerations. Ciudad de México's mountainous terrain and high altitude create unique atmospheric conditions that pilots must account for during all phases of flight.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial parallel runways: 05L/23R at 12,966 feet and 05R/23L at 12,795 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. These long runways accommodate wide-body international aircraft and provide operational flexibility for different wind conditions and aircraft types.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation at 05/23 suggests prevailing wind considerations for approach and departure procedures. The substantial runway lengths (over 12,700 feet) provide adequate landing and takeoff margins, which is critical given the airport's high elevation and potential performance challenges for aircraft.

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.