Miami International Airport

KMIA / MIA

Miami, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
KMIA 142040Z 1421/1524 28007KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 SCT050 FM142200 14008KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB SCT050 FM150000 VRB04KT P6SM FEW030 SCT050 FM151700 09006KT P6SM SCT030 FM151900 10007KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB SCT050

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
22:00Z
+-1h
Sun
23:00Z
+0h
Mon
00:00Z
+1h
Mon
01:00Z
+2h
Mon
02:00Z
+3h
Mon
03:00Z
+4h
Mon
04:00Z
+5h
Mon
05:00Z
+6h
Mon
06:00Z
+7h
Mon
07:00Z
+8h
Mon
08:00Z
+9h
Mon
09:00Z
+10h
Mon
10:00Z
+11h
Mon
11:00Z
+12h
Mon
12:00Z
+13h
Mon
13:00Z
+14h
Mon
14:00Z
+15h
Mon
15:00Z
+16h
Mon
16:00Z
+17h
Mon
17:00Z
+18h
Mon
18:00Z
+19h
Mon
19:00Z
+20h
Mon
20:00Z
+21h
Mon
21:00Z
+22h
Mon
22:00Z
+23h
Wind Dir
280°
W
280°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
90°
E
90°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
Wind Speed
7kt
7kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
6kt
6kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT030
SCT050
SCT030
SCT050
FEW030
SCT050
FEW030
SCT050
FEW030
SCT050
FEW030
SCT050
FEW030
SCT050
FEW030
SCT050
SCT030
SCT050
SCT030
SCT050
SCT030
SCT050
SCT030
SCT050
SCT030
SCT050
SCT030
SCT050
SCT030
SCT050
SCT030
SCT050
SCT030
SCT050
SCT030
SCT050
SCT030
SCT050
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030CB
SCT050
SCT030CB
SCT050
SCT030CB
SCT050
SCT030CB
SCT050
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
3000ft 🌩️
CB Base
3000ft 🌩️
CB Base
3000ft 🌩️
CB Base
3000ft 🌩️
CB Base
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:54
🌙
Night
🌅 05:54
🌙
Night
🌅 05:54
☀️
Day
🌅 05:54
☀️
Day
🌅 05:54
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:05
☀️
Day
🌇 18:05
☀️
Day
🌇 18:05
🌙
Night
🌇 18:05
🌙
Night
🌇 18:05
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
280° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030 SCT050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (280°) at 7kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM142200 2025-10-14 22:00:00 - 2025-10-15 04:00:00
MVFR
Wind
140° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030CB SCT050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 5000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM150000 2025-09-15 00:00:00 - 2025-09-15 06:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW030 SCT050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 4kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM151700 2025-09-15 17:00:00 - 2025-09-15 23:00:00
VFR
Wind
90° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (90°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM151900 2025-09-15 19:00:00 - 2025-09-16 01:00:00
MVFR
Wind
100° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030CB SCT050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (100°) at 7kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 5000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.