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Mexico City

Benito Juárez International Airport

MMMX
550
Flights/Day
15:48
Local Time
Mexico City
Timezone
7,316ft
Elevation
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VFR
26°C
Partly Cloudy • 5kt • 8mi • 1021.80"
Observed: 20:50 UTC
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Cloud Forecast Convective Activity
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21:00
CLR
03:00
CLR
11:00 BECMG
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TAF valid until 12:00 local time
About Benito Juárez International Airport

Mexico City's extreme altitude (7,316 ft) affects aircraft performance. Valley location creates afternoon turbulence from thermal activity.

Is Mexico City Airport turbulent?

Mexico City sits at 2,230m (7,316 feet), making it one of the highest major airports in the world. The thin air affects aircraft performance, requiring longer takeoffs and potentially bumpy approaches as aircraft navigate the surrounding volcanic terrain. Afternoon thermals from the Valley of Mexico create additional turbulence during the hotter months.

  • Elevation: 2,230m (7,316 feet) above sea level
  • One of the busiest two-runway airports globally with 1,056 daily movements
  • Surrounded by volcanic peaks including Popocatepetl
How does altitude affect Mexico City flights?

The thin air at 7,316 feet reduces aircraft lift and engine performance. Planes need longer takeoff rolls and approach at higher speeds than at sea-level airports. During hot afternoons, reduced air density further compounds these challenges. Airlines sometimes restrict takeoff weights or cargo loads during the hottest periods.

When is the best time to fly from Mexico City?

The dry season (November-April) offers clearer conditions and cooler temperatures that improve aircraft performance. Rainy season (May-October) brings afternoon thunderstorms but rarely major delays. Morning flights avoid both afternoon heat and storm activity. Year-round, Mexico City's consistent climate makes it relatively predictable for operations.

Is turbulence at Mexico City dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Mexico City?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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Aeromexico
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AM AM940
boeing 737 max 9
15:50
Local
MEX CME
AM AM818
boeing 737-8jp
15:50
Local
MEX OAX
5D 5D1050
embraer e190lr
15:50
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MEX SEA
AM AM494
boeing 737 max 8
15:50
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MEX MZT
AM AM352
boeing 737-852
15:50
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MEX VER
5D 5D858
embraer e190ar
15:55
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5D 5D858
embraer e190lr
15:55
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VB VB1398
airbus a321-271nx
15:55
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MEX CME
AM AM818
boeing 737-852
16:00
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MEX OAX
5D 5D1050
embraer e190lr
16:00
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MEX VSA
5D 5D808
embraer e190lr
16:00
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AA AA2351
boeing 737 max 8
16:00
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MEX VER
AM AM858
16:00
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AM AM117
boeing 737 max 8
16:00
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MEX VER
5D 5D858
embraer e190lr
16:00
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MEX MZT
AM AM352
16:00
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MEX SMF
Y4 Y4810
airbus a321-271nx
16:00
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MEX MTY
AM AM940
boeing 737 max 8
16:00
Local
MEX OAX
AM AM1050
16:00
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MEX CME
AM AM818
boeing 737-852
16:00
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MEX TIJ
VB VB1254
airbus a321-271nx
16:00
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airbus a320-271n
16:05
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airbus a319-114
16:05
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MEX VSA
AM AM808
16:05
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MEX ZLO
AM AM1570
boeing 737 max 8
16:05
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MEX CME
AM AM818
16:05
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MEX GDL
AM AM240
boeing 737-852
16:10
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AM AM384
boeing 737 max 8
16:10
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MEX MZT
Y4 Y4400
airbus a321-231
16:10
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MEX ZLO
AM AM1570
boeing 737-852
16:10
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boeing 737 max 8
16:10
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airbus a321-271nx
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airbus a320-232
16:15
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boeing 737 max 9
16:15
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embraer e190lr
16:15
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AA AA2547
16:15
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airbus a321-271nx
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16:15
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AM AM1570
boeing 737-852
16:20
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embraer e190lr
16:20
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MEX CME
AM AM818
boeing 737-852
16:25
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MEX SJD
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boeing 737 max 8
16:30
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MEX PVR
AM AM338
16:30
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MEX CUN
AM AM542
boeing 737 max 9
16:30
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MEX ATL
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boeing 737-832
16:30
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MEX TGZ
AM AM318
16:35
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MEX MID
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boeing 737-852
16:35
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MEX ATL
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boeing 757-232
16:45
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MEX GDL
Y4 Y4144
airbus a320-271n
16:45
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MEX PVR
AM AM336
boeing 737 max 8
16:45
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MEX TGZ
AM AM318
boeing 737-852
16:45
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MEX HMO
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boeing 737 max 9
16:45
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MEX ZIH
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embraer e190lr
16:50
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MEX LAP
AM AM366
boeing 737 max 8
16:50
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MEX SAL
AV AV431
airbus a320-251n
16:50
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MEX HMO
AM AM712
boeing 737-852
16:50
Local
MEX CPE
5D 5D2440
embraer e190lr
16:55
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MEX SFO
AM AM664
boeing 737 max 8
16:55
Local
MEX PHX
AA AA502
boeing 737 max 8
16:55
Local
MEX TAM
5D 5D1416
embraer e190lr
16:55
Local
MEX MTY
VB VB1352
airbus a321-271nx
17:00
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MEX CUU
AM AM146
boeing 737 max 9
17:00
Local
MEX TGZ
AM AM318
boeing 737-852
17:00
Local
MEX MTY
AM AM944
boeing 737-852
17:00
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MEX ACA
AM AM304
17:00
Local
MEX TAM
5D1416
17:00
Local
MEX ZCL
5D2646
17:00
Local
MEX VSA
AM AM808
boeing 737 max 9
17:00
Local
MEX OAX
5D1052
17:00
Local
MEX PVR
AM AM336
17:00
Local
MEX DFW
AA AA2351
boeing 737-823
17:00
Local
MEX MID
AM AM834
boeing 737-852
17:00
Local
MEX LAP
AM AM366
boeing 737 max 8
17:00
Local
MEX ACA
5D304
embraer e190lr
17:05
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MEX ZIH
5D1456
embraer e190ar
17:05
Local
MEX ACA
5D 5D304
embraer e190lr
17:05
Local
MEX MID
AM AM834
boeing 737 max 9
17:05
Local
MEX CUU
AM AM146
boeing 737-852
17:05
Local
MEX BJX
5D 5D136
17:05
Local
MEX TIJ
AM AM180
boeing 737-852
17:05
Local
MEX TGZ
AM AM318
boeing 737-852
17:05
Local
MEX LAP
AM AM366
17:10
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MEX ZIH
5D 5D1456
embraer e190lr
17:10
Local
MEX BJX
5D136
17:10
Local
MEX TAM
5D 5D1416
embraer e190lr
17:10
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MEX SFO
UA UA1272
17:15
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MEX PHX
AA AA502
boeing 737 max 8
17:15
Local
MEX LMM
5D 5D2132
embraer e190lr
17:15
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MEX SJD
AM AM386
boeing 737 max 8
17:15
Local
MEX GRU
LA LA8113
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
17:20
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MEX TAM
5D1416
17:20
Local
MEX TAM
AM AM1416
embraer e190lr
17:20
Local
MEX LMM
AM AM2132
17:20
Local
MEX ZIH
AM AM1456
embraer e190lr
17:25
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MEX ACA
AM AM304
17:25
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MEX YVR
AM AM696
17:25
Local
MEX TAM
5D1416
17:25
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MEX ZCL
5D 5D2646
embraer e190lr
17:25
Local
MEX GDL
AM AM248
17:25
Local
MEX GRU
LA LA8113
17:25
Local
MEX ZIH
AM AM1456
embraer e190lr
17:30
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MEX LMM
5D 5D2132
embraer e190lr
17:30
Local
MEX HMO
AM AM712
boeing 737 max 8
17:30
Local
MEX ZIH
5D1456
17:30
Local
MEX TGZ
AM AM318
17:35
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MEX TRC
AM AM106
embraer e190ar
17:35
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MEX YVR
AM AM696
boeing 737 max 8
17:35
Local
MEX MDE
AM AM798
17:40
Local
MEX OAX
5D1052
17:40
Local
MEX MDE
AM AM798
boeing 737 max 8
17:40
Local
MEX MID
AM AM836
boeing 737-852
17:45
Local
MEX OAX
5D 5D1052
embraer e190lr
17:45
Local
MEX HMO
Y4380
airbus a321-271nx
17:45
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MEX IAH
UA UA1025
airbus a319-131
17:45
Local
MEX TAM
5D1416
17:45
Local
MEX ZCL
5D2646
17:45
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MEX MID
AM AM836
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