Going to Mexico!

[GravityHater]

For advance planning, I am looking for online-available info such as:

-obtaining metars, tafs, winds aloft like we have with ADDS etc.

-any published IAPs online?

-airport diagrams

-fbo contacts

 

[cheyflyer]

You may be able to get some of the info you desire from www.fltplan.com and also try acukwik online for FBO and airport info.

COLT and Universal are 2 of the contract services that will have everything you are looking for and will make all the arrangements and do all your planning.... for a fee of course.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

Where are you going?

Likely many people here have been there and can give you specific info.

Usually you can do everything yourself by working with the local handler ($$$)

Be sure you have documented mexican insurance on the airplane.

 

[spxdriver]

For advance planning, I am looking for online-available info such as:

-obtaining metars, tafs, winds aloft like we have with ADDS etc.

-any published IAPs online?

-airport diagrams

-fbo contacts

TAFs and METARs are available on ADDS.
I don't know of any published IAPs online.
Acu Kwik online will have FBO contacts and some airport diagrams.

 

[flying_gringo]

there is also a wealth of information for the DIY pilot headed to mexico at www.bajabushpilots.com.

Good folks there and a ton of into on the message boards.

 

[ksu_aviator]

Also look up the CBP Private Flyers Guide....you really need to read it...all of it.

 

[GravityHater]

Does anyone have the IAP for Loreto, BCS Mexico?
That is the first stop, but charts haven't arrived yet.
Thanks

 

[gear_guy]

I am unfamiliar with that airport. It has been a few years, but I will tell you that you will need to clear customs at an "airport of entry" before proceeding to your destinations (unless your airport is one). You will also need to stop again when leaving. Also, don't forget to plan on stopping at the US border when coming back as well. Unless you list the dept. airport on your "Southern border overflight permit." I forgot what a pain it is to oerate there. I prefer Canada.

Hope it helps

 

[satpak77]

http://www.ivaomxeventos.net/ivaomex/charts/aip.html

Don't know if they are "legal" but....

Use a Handler if your first time !!!

 

[Rough67]

this may be handy also:

http://www.the-airport-guide.com/index.php