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MMPR/PVR METAR & TAF Puerto Vallarta International Airport

Puerto Vallarta, JaliscoElevation 23 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR47 min old
No ceiling, visibility 9 SM, cumulonimbus reported.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
260@7
steady
VISIBILITY
9 SM
14.5 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
1,900 ft
+1,877 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2250Z (4:50 PM local) · 47 min old

MMPR is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 7 knots. Visibility is 9 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (FEW025CB).

WIND
260° at 7 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
9 statute miles
14.5 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW025CB SCT100
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
30°C / 25°C
86°F / 77°F. 5°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.83 inHg
1010.2 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
CB
Cumulonimbus reported (FEW025CB).

Codes in this report: FEW SCT RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
8/330
cloud types (WMO codes): low type 3, middle type 3, high type 0
HZY
observed: hazy
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2305Z (5:05 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (6:00 PM local)

MMPR forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 00Z to 04Z with MVFR possible (CB, TS, CB). Best period is 06Z to 10Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

  • Maximum temperature 30°C expected at 1800Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 24°C expected at 1200Z on day 26.
BKN10010,000 ft
BKN10010,000 ft
BKN10010,000 ft
BKN10010,000 ft
BKN10010,000 ft
VFR
0000Z6:00 PM0448Z10:48 PM0936Z3:36 AM1424Z8:24 AM1912Z1:12 PM0000Z6:00 PM

Codes in this report: P6SM SCT BKN TEMPO

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW025CB).
›Temporarily forecast: thunderstorm with rain (TSRA).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 260° at 7 kt, visibility 9 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: thunderstorms reported.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms reportedMETAR
Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0422 260°260°7 kt260°260° 7260°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
260° at 7 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 226 kt headwind · 4 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
22
HEAD
6 kt
CROSS
4 kt R
BEST
04
HEAD
6 kt tail
CROSS
4 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

04/22
Dimensions
10,171 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,900 ft
Pressure altitude
113 ft
Field elevation
23 ft MSL
Temperature
30°C (86°F)
Dewpoint
25°C (77°F)
Altimeter
29.83 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0029Z 6:29 PM
Sunrise
1300Z 7:00 AM
Loggable night
0052Z (6:52 PM local) → 1237Z (6:37 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0029Z (6:29 PM local) → 1300Z (7:00 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0129Z (7:29 PM local) → 1200Z (6:00 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Puerto Vallarta International Airport is in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. Field elevation 23 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMMPR / PVR
RegionJalisco
CountryMexico
Coordinates20.6799, -105.2544
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

121.3
VALLARTA APP
APP
127.5
VALLARTA ATIS
ATIS
118.5
VALLARTA TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

MMEP Amado Nervo National Airport
50 NM NE
VFR
MMZO Playa de Oro International Airport
100 NM SE
VFR
MMIA Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport
127 NM SE
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗MMPR on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MMPR have a METAR?
Yes. MMPR has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does MMPR have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for MMPR; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at MMPR?
MMPR sits at 23 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MMPR?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.