Mae Sot Airport

VTPM / MAQ

, TH

Last Updated
Jul 5, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
8 kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VTPM 050900Z 25008KT 9999 4500S -RA FEW020CB BKN030 28/25 Q1007 TEMPO -TSRA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 690 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,690 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,690 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Mae Sot Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 8 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 25°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: Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 08:00Z and 14:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 16:00Z and 22:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 00:00Z and 04:00Z.

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
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
984 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (690 ft)
Pressure Alt
878 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,604 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VTPM 050500Z 0506/0606 25006KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 0508/0514 4000 RA TEMPO 0516/0522 4000 RA BECMG 0520/0522 32005KT TEMPO 0600/0604 4000 RA BECMG 0602/0604 25005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
16:00Z TEMPO
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Rain
20:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 320° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TPM
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
4,921 ft 98 ft ASP 89°
7.5 kt 2.7 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 - VTPM

3,323 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.2%
MVFR
30.9%
IFR
2.9%
LIFR
0.1%

Mae Sot Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 39°C with an average of 28.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 8.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
14.2%
N
5.5%
S
6.2%
W
24.5%
NE
12.8%
NW
4.7%
SE
7.2%
SW
16.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.4°C
Range: 11°C to 39°C
11°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

October November May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,323 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mae Sot Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VTPM
IATA Code: MAQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 690 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: TH
Latitude: 16.699900°
Longitude: 98.545097°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mae Sot Airport

Overview

Mae Sot Airport is a medium-sized airport located at coordinates 16.699900, 98.545097 in Thailand, situated at an elevation of 690 feet MSL. The airport serves the Mae Sot region, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the area with a single runway 09/27 measuring 4,921 feet long and surfaced with asphalt.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Mae Sot are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 76% of observations supporting VFR operations and only 1% indicating instrument flight conditions. Temperature ranges from 11°C to 34°C, with an average of 26.7°C. Winds are typically from the northeast at 45 degrees, averaging 5.8 knots with occasional peaks up to 15 knots, and calm conditions occur 16.5% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's runway is oriented 09/27, positioned to maximize wind alignment with prevailing northeast winds. Visibility is consistently good, averaging 10 statute miles with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility (fog present in only 0.2% of observations). The best visual flying months are October, November, and December, offering optimal meteorological conditions for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 demonstrates exceptional wind compatibility, with 100% favorable wind conditions and a minimal average crosswind of 2.7 knots. Pilots can expect consistent approach conditions, particularly during the peak VFR months. The low crosswind component and high percentage of VFR days make this airport relatively straightforward for navigation and landing.

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.