Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport

MMTL / TQO

Tulum, MX

Last Updated
May 14, 14:41Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
14:41Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 27°C
0 kt
7 SM
Visibility
25,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MMTL 141441Z 00000KT 7SM FEW020 SCT080 BKN250 27/27 A3000 RMK SLP/// 5//// 9// 8/578 CU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 66 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
BKN 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,066 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,066 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,066 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 25,000 feet and 7 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.2 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 7 SM. The ceiling is 25000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 27°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. 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 19:00Z and 23:00Z.

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
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (66 ft)
Pressure Alt
-17 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,439 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF COR MMTL 141146Z 1412/1512 00000KT P6SM BKN020 FM141500 09010KT 6SM HZ SCT015 TEMPO 1419/1423 5SM TSRA BKN015CB FM150200 09010KT P6SM BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:50Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
19:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
02:00Z FM150200
+11h
MVFR 90° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MTL
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 12,139 ft 148 ft CON
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MMTL

7,975 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.3%
MVFR
10.1%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
0%

Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 66.3% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 35°C with an average of 23.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 66.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.6%
NE
7.1%
E
14%
SE
1.5%
S
0.4%
SW
0.4%
W
2.1%
NW
3.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.4°C
Range: 9°C to 35°C
9°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 6.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.3%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

February January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,975 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MMTL
IATA Code: TQO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 66 ft MSL

Location

City: Tulum
Country: MX
Latitude: 20.172098°
Longitude: -87.660272°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 12,139 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport

Overview

Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport serves the Tulum region in Mexico, situated at an elevation of 66 ft MSL. Located at coordinates 20.172098, -87.660272, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Quintana Roo area. The airport features a single runway 12/30 with a substantial length of 12,139 feet, capable of supporting diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at MMTL are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 88.4% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds are consistently from the east (90°) at an average of 5.3 knots, with 71.7% of time experiencing calm conditions. Temperature ranges from 12°C to 35°C, with an average of 23.6°C, providing stable thermal conditions for most operations.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position near the Yucatan Peninsula offers unique environmental characteristics for aviators. Runway 12/30 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of only 3.4 knots. Visibility averages 6.2 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (less than 3SM occurring in only 0.3% of observations).

Approach Considerations

January, November, and December represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions with minimal meteorological restrictions. The long runway and consistent wind patterns provide flexibility for most aircraft types, with east-oriented winds facilitating straightforward landing and takeoff procedures.

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.