Palenque International Airport

MMPQ / PQM

Palenque, MX

Last Updated
Jul 4, 00:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
00:51Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMPQ 040051Z 00000KT 10SM FEW040CB SCT200 31/25 A2987 RMK 8/301

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 200 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,200 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,200 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Palenque International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 20,000 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 5.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,000 ft (CB), scattered at 20,000 ft. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 4,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 25°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, Mist, Haze. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 02:00Z and 06:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Mist, Haze between 10:00Z and 14:00Z.

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
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (200 ft)
Pressure Alt
238 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,206 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +16.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MMPQ 031713Z 0318/0418 07010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN250 FM040100 00000KT P6SM SCT090 BKN250 TEMPO 0402/0406 P6SM VC SH BKN030CB FM040800 00000KT 6SM HZ SCT010 TEMPO 0410/0414 3SM BR HZ FM041500 10006KT P6SM SCT300
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
08:00Z FM040800
+3h
VFR
Visibility: 6SM
Haze
10:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Visibility: 3SM
Mist, Haze
15:00Z FM041500
+10h
VFR 100° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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 8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 101°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
101° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMPQ

3,773 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74%
MVFR
22.3%
IFR
3.7%
LIFR
0%

Palenque International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 100 knots. Calm conditions occur 49.6% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 39°C with an average of 27.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are July, April, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 100 kt
Calm Winds: 49.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
34.9%
N
2.1%
S
0.7%
W
4.3%
NE
2.1%
NW
4.7%
SE
1.1%
SW
0.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.3°C
Range: 12°C to 39°C
12°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 7.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

July April March

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 3,773 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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 3,773 weather observations shows MMPQ maintains VFR conditions 74% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 22.3% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 3.7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at MMPQ come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 7.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 100 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (49.6% 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 July, April, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 12°C (54°F) to 39°C (102°F), averaging 27.3°C (81°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 3,773 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.