Is MMPE VFR or IFR right now?

MMPE is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at MMPE has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 210° at 7 kt, runway 18 gives a 6 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Mar de Cortés International Airport have?

Mar de Cortés International Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 8,202 ft (2,500 m). Field elevation is 71 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at MMPE?

CTAF 122.80 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at MMPE?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 13:29 UTC and sunset at 01:14 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:38 UTC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Mar de Cortés International Airport

General Aviation Airport · Puerto Peñasco, SON, Mexico

Conditions are good for visual flight at Mar de Cortés International Airport. It's 100°F with 23% humidity. Winds from 210° at 7 kt.

ICAOMMPEIATAPPELOCALAMC

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-8--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation71ft22 m

Longest runway8,202ft2,500 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates31.35, -113.3131°21'07.2"N 113°18'18.6"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

41 min ago

100°F38°C · Dew 55°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

210° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingUnlimited
Humidity23%
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Pressure1009.9 hPa
GustsNone

Few 5,000′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR MMPE 042141Z 21007KT 10SM FEW050 38/13 A2982 RMK 8/100

Decoded — plain language

Wind210° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature100°F / 38°C

Dew point55°F · 23% RH

Altimeter29.82 inHg

CeilingUnlimited

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyFew 5,000′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:41Z·Puerto Peñasco Intl, SO, MX·41 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 18:00Z – Mon 18:00Z

InitialSun 18:00Zuntil Mon 02:00Z
VFRWind160° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
Now
FromMon 02:00Zuntil Mon 17:00Z
VFRWind300° @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 10,000′
FromMon 17:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
VFRWind220° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 20,000′

RAW

TAF MMPE 041713Z 0418/0518 16010KT P6SM SKC
  FM050200 30006KT P6SM SCT100
  FM051700 22010KT P6SM BKN200

Issued 04 Oct 2026 17:13Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

18/36

Headwind6 kt

Crosswind3 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind6 kt

Crosswind4 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:22 UTC

What is the weather at Mar de Cortés International Airport (MMPE) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Mar de Cortés International Airport. It's 100°F with 23% humidity. Winds from 210° at 7 kt. (observed 21:41 UTC)
Is MMPE VFR or IFR right now?: MMPE is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at MMPE has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 210° at 7 kt, runway 18 gives a 6 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Mar de Cortés International Airport have?: Mar de Cortés International Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 8,202 ft (2,500 m). Field elevation is 71 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at MMPE?: CTAF 122.80 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at MMPE?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 13:29 UTC and sunset at 01:14 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:38 UTC.

Runways

1 total

18/36

8,202 ft2,500 × 148 ft · Concrete

Radio frequencies

1 listed

CTAF122.80Tower not yet operational

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.