Palenque International Airport

MMPQ / PQM

Palenque, MX

Last Updated
May 14, 15:41Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
15:41Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
5 kt
300°
8 SM
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMPQ 141541Z 30005KT 8SM BKN025 BKN070 27/23 A2993 RMK 8/520

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 200 ft
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,700 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,200 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Palenque International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,500 feet and 8 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 5 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 SM. The ceiling is 2500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 23°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 20:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (200 ft)
Pressure Alt
178 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,666 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MMPQ 140529Z 1406/1506 30005KT P6SM BKN040 FM141200 00000KT 4SM HZ BKN020 FM141800 10008KT P6SM BKN015 BKN070 TEMPO 1420/1424 4SM TSRA BKN015CB FM150200 32005KT P6SM SCT015 BKN030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
18:00Z FM141800
+2h
MVFR 100° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
20:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
02:00Z FM150200
+10h
VFR 320° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MPQ
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 101°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMPQ

3,101 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.4%
MVFR
23.5%
IFR
4.1%
LIFR
0%

Palenque International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 100 knots. Calm conditions occur 53.7% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 39°C with an average of 26.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 100 kt
Calm Winds: 53.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
31.4%
N
2.3%
S
0.4%
W
4.4%
NE
2%
NW
4.4%
SE
0.8%
SW
0.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.6°C
Range: 12°C to 39°C
12°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 7.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.1%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

April March November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,101 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Palenque International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMPQ
IATA Code: PQM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 200 ft MSL

Location

City: Palenque
Country: MX
Latitude: 17.533153°
Longitude: -92.015484°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Palenque International Airport

Palenque International Airport (MMPQ/PQM) is located in Palenque, MX at an elevation of 200 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (10/28), with the longest at 8,202 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 3,101 weather observations shows MMPQ maintains VFR conditions 72.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 23.5% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 4.1% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at MMPQ come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 7.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 100 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (53.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 10/28 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 1.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, March, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 12°C (54°F) to 39°C (102°F), averaging 26.6°C (80°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.54 to 30.35 inHg (1000-1028 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,101 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.