Mexico City
Benito Juárez International Airport
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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.
Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 73
| Flight | Destination | Departure | Aircraft | Forecast |
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VB186
Vivaaerobus |
ORD | 05:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
5D100
Aeromexico Connect |
TRC | 05:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
AM100
Aeromexico |
TRC | 05:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
CM195
Copa Airlines |
PTY | 05:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
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5D162
Aeromexico Connect |
CUL | 05:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
AM2062
Aeromexico |
CEN | 05:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
AM2080
Aeromexico |
LMM | 05:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
VB1268
Vivaaerobus |
TRC | 05:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
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Y45300
Volaris |
SAL | 05:56 Local | -- | Forecast |
VB1192
Vivaaerobus |
REX | 06:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
Y4750
Volaris |
SAT | 06:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
Y4220
Volaris |
MID | 06:00 Local | airbus a321-231 | Forecast |
VB1000
Vivaaerobus |
CJS | 06:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
Y45617
Volaris |
MTY | 06:00 Local | airbus a320-271n | Forecast |
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Y4490
Volaris |
LMM | 06:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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Y4712
Volaris |
LAX | 06:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
VB1322
Vivaaerobus |
HMO | 06:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
VB1392
Vivaaerobus |
GDL | 06:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
Y4460
Volaris |
VSA | 06:00 Local | airbus a321-271nx | Forecast |
AM162
Aeromexico |
CUL | 06:01 Local | -- | Forecast |
AM2520
Aeromexico |
MTT | 06:01 Local | -- | Forecast |
5D312
Aeromexico Connect |
TGZ | 06:01 Local | embraer e190lr | Forecast |
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Y4422
Volaris |
LAP | 06:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
AM850
Aeromexico |
VER | 06:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
VB1028
Vivaaerobus |
CUN | 06:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
NH179
Ana |
NRT | 06:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
5D2520
Aeromexico Connect |
MTT | 06:05 Local | embraer e190lr | Forecast |
AM500
Aeromexico |
CUN | 06:10 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
Y4440
Volaris |
OAX | 06:10 Local | airbus a320-271n | Forecast |
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Y4390
Volaris |
CUL | 06:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
AM900
Aeromexico |
MTY | 06:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
VB152
Viva |
IAH | 06:20 Local | airbus a321-271nx | Forecast |
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5D1624
Aeromexico Connect |
AGU | 06:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
AM2602
Aeromexico |
DGO | 06:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
AM1624
Aeromexico |
AGU | 06:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
VB1166
Viva |
PVR | 06:30 Local | airbus a321-271nx | Forecast |
AM110
Aeromexico |
TIJ | 06:30 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
AM1450
Aeromexico |
ZIH | 06:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
5D1532
Aeromexico Connect |
SLP | 06:35 Local | embraer e190lr | Forecast |
VB1100
Vivaaerobus |
MID | 06:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
AM126
Aeromexico |
BJX | 06:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
5D850
Aeromexico Connect |
VER | 06:35 Local | embraer e190lr | Forecast |
AM138
Aeroméxico |
CUU | 06:40 Local | boeing 737 max 9 | Forecast |
AM1044
Aeromexico |
OAX | 06:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
Y4100
Volaris |
CUN | 06:40 Local | airbus a321-271nx | Forecast |
5D1410
Aeromexico Connect |
TAM | 06:40 Local | embraer e190lr | Forecast |
5D1044
Aeromexico Connect |
OAX | 06:50 Local | embraer e190lr | Forecast |
AM2642
Aeromexico |
ZCL | 06:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
AM204
Aeromexico |
GDL | 06:55 Local | boeing 737 max 9 | Forecast |
AM504
Aeromexico |
CUN | 06:55 Local | boeing 737 max 9 | Forecast |
AM822
Aeromexico |
MID | 06:55 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
AM472
Aeromexico |
IAH | 06:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
AM362
Aeromexico |
LAP | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
5D822
Aeromexico Connect |
MID | 07:00 Local | embraer e190lr | Forecast |
Y4800
Volaris |
DFW | 07:00 Local | airbus a321-231 | Forecast |
Y4240
Volaris |
MTY | 07:00 Local | airbus a320-271n | Forecast |
AM350
Aeromexico |
MZT | 07:00 Local | boeing 737-852 | Forecast |
DL9892
Delta Air Lines |
SLC | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
AM408
Aeromexico |
JFK | 07:05 Local | boeing 787-9 dreamliner | Forecast |
AM904
Aeromexico |
MTY | 07:05 Local | boeing 737 max 9 | Forecast |
AM412
Aeromexico |
MIA | 07:05 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
AM1410
Aeromexico |
TAM | 07:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
AM440
Aeromexico |
MCO | 07:05 Local | boeing 737 max 9 | Forecast |
UA1064
United Airlines |
EWR | 07:10 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
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Y4350
Volaris |
CJS | 07:10 Local | airbus a321-271nx | Forecast |
AM370
Aeromexico (Nuestro 100 Livery) |
TAP | 07:15 Local | boeing 737-852 | Forecast |
AM332
Aeromexico |
PVR | 07:15 Local | b738 | Forecast |
AC997
Air Canada |
YVR | 07:15 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
AM802
Aeromexico |
VSA | 07:20 Local | embraer e190lr | Forecast |
5D102
Aeromexico Connect |
TRC | 07:20 Local | embraer e190ar | Forecast |
5D300
Aeromexico Connect |
ACA | 07:25 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
VB1118
Viva |
MTY | 07:30 Local | airbus a320-232 | Forecast |
AM646
Aeromexico |
LAX | 07:30 Local | boeing 787-9 dreamliner | Forecast |
VB186
5D100
AM100
CM195
AM2062
AM2080
VB1268
VB1192
Y4750
Y4220
VB1000
Y45617
VB1322
VB1392
Y4460
AM162
AM2520
5D312
AM850
VB1028
NH179
5D2520
AM500
Y4440
AM900
VB152
AM2602
AM1624
VB1166
AM110
AM1450
5D1532
VB1100
AM126
5D850
AM138
AM1044
Y4100
5D1410
5D1044
AM2642
AM204
AM504
AM822
AM472
AM362
5D822
Y4800
Y4240
AM350
DL9892
AM408
AM904
AM412
AM1410
AM440
UA1064
AM370
AM332
AC997
AM802
5D102
5D300
VB1118
AM646