Piedras Negras International Airport (MMPG)
Medium airport · Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico
Airport data
| Name | Piedras Negras International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MMPG |
| IATA | PDS |
| Elevation | 901 ft (275 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°37'40" W 100°32'7" 28.62787, -100.53524 |
| Location | Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6,655 ft (2028 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Piedras Negras International Airport at a glance
Piedras Negras International Airport is a medium airport in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, known to airline systems as PDS. The field elevation of 901 ft (275 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MMPG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 6,655 ft (2028 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MMPG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Piedras Negras International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laughlin Air Force Base | KDLF | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Del Rio International Airport | KDRT | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Ciudad Acuña International Airport | MMCC | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Laredo International Airport | KLRD | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Quetzalcóatl International Airport | MMNL | 162 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Piedras Negras International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 901 ft field elevation of Piedras Negras International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 71 airports and airfields we list for Mexico — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Piedras Negras International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Piedras Negras International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Piedras Negras International Airport is MMPG, and its IATA code is PDS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Piedras Negras International Airport above sea level?
Piedras Negras International Airport sits at an elevation of 901 feet (275 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Piedras Negras International Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.6279, -100.5352 — in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Laughlin Air Force Base, about 85 km away.
Does MMPG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MMPG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Piedras Negras International Airport?
Piedras Negras International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 6,655 ft (2028 m) with a ASP surface.