Mexico City International Airport (MMMX)
Mexico City, Mexico · Latin America
By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot
ICAO
MMMX
IATA
MEX
City
Mexico City
Country
Mexico
Region
Latin America
Elevation
7,316 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
19.4363, -99.0722
Overview
Highest-elevation major airport in North America. Density altitude critical with surrounding mountains.
Current Weather at MMMX
Pilots flying into or out of Mexico City International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR MMMX 290644Z 29006KT 8SM BKN020 OVC090 16/11 A3036 NOSIG RMK 8/57/ HZYWind 290° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 29
Current TAF
TAF COR MMMX 290655Z 2906/3006 30006KT P6SM BKN020 OVC080 TX23/2921Z TN12/2912Z BECMG 2909/2910 5SM HZ BKN015 TEMPO 2911/2915 3SM BR HZ BKN010 FM291600 34005KT 6SM HZ BKN020 FM291700 34005KT P6SM SCT020 PROB40 2922/3002 5SM RA SCT020CB BKN030Read any MMMX METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Mexico City International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for MMMX. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for MMMX. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Mexico City. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Mexico City International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Mexico City International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like MMMX include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Mexico City International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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