Mae Sot Airport

VTPM / MAQ

, TH

Last Updated
Jul 4, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
4 kt
280°
5 km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VTPM 040800Z 28004KT 250V310 5000 RA FEW010 BKN020 25/25 Q1007 TEMPO 3000 RA

Clouds - Visual Profile

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

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Mae Sot Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 5 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 25°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: Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 06:00Z and 15:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 19:00Z and 06:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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: 2,244 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VTPM 040500Z 0406/0506 24005KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 0406/0415 25010G20KT 4000 TSRA FEW020CB BKN025 TEMPO 0419/0506 4000 TSRA FEW020CB BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
19:00Z TEMPO
+11h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

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°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° 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.