General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport

MMTJ / TIJ

Tijuana, MX

Last Updated
Jul 4, 09:46Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
09:46Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
0 kt
8 SM
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMTJ 040946Z 00000KT 8SM FEW160 BKN200 17/15 A3003 RMK 8/038 HZY

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 489 ft
FEW 16,000 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
16,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,489 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,489 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 20,000 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 20000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Haze between 10:00Z and 14:00Z.

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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (489 ft)
Pressure Alt
377 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 734 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF COR MMTJ 040848Z 0406/0506 28005KT P6SM SCT009 BKN200 TX26/0421Z TN17/0413Z TEMPO 0410/0414 4SM HZ BKN008 FM041400 24004KT 5SM HZ BKN015 BKN120 BKN250 FM041900 28010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 FM050500 30004KT 6SM HZ BKN012 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
14:00Z FM041400
+4h
MVFR 240° 4 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Haze
19:00Z FM041900
+9h
VFR 280° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MTJ
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 9,711 ft 144 ft CON 99°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
99° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMTJ

8,181 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72%
MVFR
18.3%
IFR
5%
LIFR
4.7%

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 73 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 4°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 73 kt
Calm Winds: 17.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
11.7%
N
4.4%
S
4.1%
W
35.3%
NE
2.5%
NW
9.1%
SE
6.2%
SW
9.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.1°C
Range: 4°C to 35°C
4°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 8.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.9%
Fog Frequency: 8.8%

Best Months for VFR

April February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 8,181 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMTJ
IATA Code: TIJ
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 489 ft MSL

Location

City: Tijuana
Country: MX
Latitude: 32.541043°
Longitude: -116.969976°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,711 ft
Width: 144 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport

Overview

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport serves as a critical aviation gateway for Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Located at coordinates 32.541043, -116.969976, the airport provides essential transportation infrastructure for the cross-border region between Mexico and the United States. As a large airport situated at 489 feet above mean sea level, it supports significant commercial and regional aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 489 ft MSL indicates a relatively low-altitude environment typical of coastal regions. Pilots should anticipate potential marine layer influences and associated visibility variations, particularly during morning and evening hours. The airport's geographical position near the Pacific coast suggests potential wind variability that could impact approach and departure procedures.

Notable Features

The primary runway 09/27 spans 9,711 feet with a concrete surface, providing substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types. Its orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations during approach and landing, particularly given the airport's proximity to complex terrain near the US-Mexico border. The runway length accommodates most commercial and regional aircraft with ample margin for safe operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27's substantial length of 9,711 feet offers pilots generous landing and takeoff parameters. The concrete surface provides consistent braking characteristics across varying meteorological conditions. Pilots should assess prevailing wind directions and potential terrain-induced wind shifts when planning approaches to this coastal airport environment.

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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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.