Orlando International Airport

KMCO / MCO

Orlando, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KMCO 042320Z 0500/0606 10012KT P6SM FEW045 FEW060 FM050100 07009KT P6SM FEW030 FM050900 07004KT P6SM BCFG SCT004 SCT012 TEMPO 0509/0513 5SM BR FM051500 12010KT P6SM SCT020 FM051900 11012KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 SCT080 FM060200 10009KT P6SM FEW080 FEW300

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
01:00Z
+-1h
Thu
02:00Z
+0h
Thu
03:00Z
+1h
Thu
04:00Z
+2h
Thu
05:00Z
+3h
Thu
06:00Z
+4h
Thu
07:00Z
+5h
Thu
08:00Z
+6h
Thu
09:00Z
+7h
Thu
10:00Z
+8h
Thu
11:00Z
+9h
Thu
12:00Z
+10h
Thu
13:00Z
+11h
Thu
14:00Z
+12h
Thu
15:00Z
+13h
Thu
16:00Z
+14h
Thu
17:00Z
+15h
Thu
18:00Z
+16h
Thu
19:00Z
+17h
Thu
20:00Z
+18h
Thu
21:00Z
+19h
Thu
22:00Z
+20h
Thu
23:00Z
+21h
Fri
00:00Z
+22h
Fri
01:00Z
+23h
Fri
02:00Z
+24h
Fri
03:00Z
+25h
Fri
04:00Z
+26h
Wind Dir
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
70°
E
70°
E
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
Wind Speed
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
4 kt
4 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Patches Fog
BCFG
Patches Fog
BCFG
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW045
FEW060
FEW045
FEW060
FEW045
FEW060
FEW045
FEW060
FEW045
FEW060
FEW045
FEW060
FEW045
FEW060
FEW045
FEW060
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT004
SCT012
SCT004
SCT012
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT050
SCT080
SCT050
SCT080
SCT050
SCT080
SCT050
SCT080
SCT050
SCT080
SCT050
SCT080
FEW045
FEW060
FEW080
FEW300
FEW080
FEW300
FEW080
FEW300
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:17Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:17Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:17Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:17Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:17Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:42Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:42Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:42Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:42Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:42Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:16Z
Flight Rules
VFR: Visual Flight Rules
MVFR: Marginal VFR
IFR: Instrument Flight Rules
LIFR: Low IFR
Ceiling Colors
Red: < 500ft
Amber: 500-1000ft
Blue: 1000-3000ft
Green: > 3000ft
⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now • %: Probability of occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
100° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW045 FEW060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (100°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 4500 feet, Few clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050100 01:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
70° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Wind
70° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Patches Fog
Clouds
SCT004 SCT012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Patches Fog. Scattered clouds at 400 feet, Scattered clouds at 1200 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 09:00Z - 13:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM051500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
120° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM051900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
110° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT050 SCT080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Southeast (110°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet, Scattered clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM060200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
100° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW080 FEW300
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (100°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 8000 feet, Few clouds at 30000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

📚 Understanding TAF Forecasts

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) provides detailed weather forecasts specifically for aviation operations. Our system translates complex meteorological codes into plain English to help pilots of all experience levels understand forecasted conditions.

What TAF Includes:

  • • Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • • Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • • Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • • Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • • Forecast changes with timing
  • • Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • • BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • • FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • • BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • • TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • • PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

🛩️ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling ≥ 3000 ft
  • • Visibility ≥ 5 miles
  • • Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • • Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • • Visibility 3-5 miles
  • • Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • • Visibility 1-3 miles
  • • Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • • Ceiling < 500 ft
  • • Visibility < 1 mile
  • • Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • • Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • • Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • • Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • • Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • • Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • • Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • • Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • • Always check current METAR vs TAF forecast

Important: TAF forecasts should always be supplemented with current METAR observations, PIREPs, and other weather information for complete situational awareness. Weather can change rapidly, and forecasts have inherent limitations.