B737-800
Flight Crew Flight Engineer; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 240; Flight Crew Total 25000; Flight Crew Type 1800
Inflight Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors; Environment - Non Weather Related; Airspace Structure
On final approach to 05R at approximately 800 feet AGL aircraft enveloped by exploding commercial grade fireworks. First Officer and pilot flying did an outstanding job keeping a cool head and steady hands. Explosions felt through airframe and burning fireworks raked the windscreen. This is an unacceptable hazard to aviation.
B737-800 Captain reported his aircraft flew through commercial grade fireworks at 800 feet AGL on approach to MMMX.