Tijuana International Airport (MMTJ)
Tijuana, Mexico · Latin America
By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot
ICAO
MMTJ
IATA
TIJ
City
Tijuana
Country
Mexico
Region
Latin America
Elevation
489 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
32.5411, -116.9700
Overview
US-Mexico border airport with cross-border terminal to San Diego. Binational aviation operations.
Current Weather at MMTJ
Pilots flying into or out of Tijuana 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 MMTJ 290344Z 29003KT 9SM OVC032 19/13 A2998 RMK 8/5// HZYWind 290° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 29
Current TAF
TAF COR MMTJ 290353Z 2900/3000 30005KT P6SM OVC030 TX23/2920Z TN14/2912Z TEMPO 2910/2914 5SM HZ OVC015 FM291800 25010KT P6SM BKN030Read any MMTJ METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Tijuana International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for MMTJ. 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 MMTJ. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Tijuana. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Tijuana 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 Tijuana International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like MMTJ include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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