General José María Yáñez International Airport

MMGM / GYM

Guaymas, MX

Last Updated
May 14, 17:40Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
17:40Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
37°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -15°C
14 kt
350°
10 SM
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMGM 141740Z 35014KT 10SM OVC100 37/M15 A2990 RMK 8/02/ BINOVC

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 59 ft
OVC 10,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,059 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

General José María Yáñez International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 10,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 14 knots. Runway 02/20 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 37°C (99°F) with a dewpoint of -15°C, indicating very dry 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 remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (59 ft)
Pressure Alt
67 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,721 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +22.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MMGM 141703Z 1418/1518 00000KT P6SM OVC080 FM142000 24012KT P6SM BKN080 FM150300 32005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
20:00Z FM142000
+2h
VFR 240° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
03:00Z FM150300
+9h
VFR 320° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MGM
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
7,710 ft 148 ft ASP 29°
12.1 kt 7.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMGM

3,036 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
97.3%
MVFR
1.9%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
0.3%

General José María Yáñez International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 97.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 96 knots. Calm conditions occur 75.7% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 39°C with an average of 26.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 96 kt
Calm Winds: 75.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
2.6%
N
2.9%
S
8.9%
W
4.8%
NE
0.7%
NW
0%
SE
0.3%
SW
4.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.1°C
Range: 9°C to 39°C
9°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.7%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

April December February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,036 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General José María Yáñez International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMGM
IATA Code: GYM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 59 ft MSL

Location

City: Guaymas
Country: MX
Latitude: 27.969000°
Longitude: -110.925003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 7,710 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About General José María Yáñez International Airport

Overview

General José María Yáñez International Airport serves the coastal city of Guaymas in Sonora, Mexico. Located at 27.969000, -110.925003 with an elevation of 59 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport features a single asphalt runway (02/20) measuring 7,710 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 97.1% of observations reporting favorable visual flight rules. Winds typically originate from the south at 180° with an average speed of 9.6 knots, though maximum recorded gusts reach 96 knots. Temperature ranges from 9°C to 38°C, with an average of 26.5°C, suggesting potential thermal variations pilots should anticipate.

Notable Features

Situated in coastal Sonora, the airport's geographical position likely influences its meteorological characteristics. The extremely low occurrence of IFR (0.7%) and LIFR (0.1%) conditions indicates consistently good visibility, with an average of 9.9 statute miles. Calm wind conditions are prevalent, occurring in 71.1% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 demonstrates highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind compatibility. The average crosswind is modest at 4.1 knots, providing comfortable approach and landing parameters. December, January, and November represent the most stable VFR months for flight operations at this airport.

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.