McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport

KMKL / MKL

Jackson, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KMKL 270031Z 2701/2724 23005KT P6SM SCT250 PROB30 2703/2706 03010G20KT 4SM TSRA BKN040CB FM270900 VRB03KT P6SM FEW040 SCT150 PROB30 2709/2712 04010KT 4SM TSRA BKN040CB FM271500 21005KT P6SM FEW035 FM271900 28006KT P6SM FEW050

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
01:00Z
+-1h
Mon
02:00Z
+0h
Mon
03:00Z
+1h
Mon
04:00Z
+2h
Mon
05:00Z
+3h
Mon
06:00Z
+4h
Mon
07:00Z
+5h
Mon
08:00Z
+6h
Mon
09:00Z
+7h
Mon
10:00Z
+8h
Mon
11:00Z
+9h
Mon
12:00Z
+10h
Mon
13:00Z
+11h
Mon
14:00Z
+12h
Mon
15:00Z
+13h
Mon
16:00Z
+14h
Mon
17:00Z
+15h
Mon
18:00Z
+16h
Mon
19:00Z
+17h
Mon
20:00Z
+18h
Mon
21:00Z
+19h
Mon
22:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
230°
SW
230°
SW
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
VRB
VRB
VRB
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT250
SCT250
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
FEW040
SCT150
FEW040
SCT150
FEW040
SCT150
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
FEW050
FEW050
FEW050
FEW050
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:02Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:02Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:02Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:02Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:02Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:57Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:57Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:57Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:57Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:57Z
🌙
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
230° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 03:00Z - 06:00Z
MVFR
Wind
30° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM270900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW040 SCT150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 4000 feet, Scattered clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 09:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Wind
40° at 10 kt
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM271500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
210° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM271900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
280° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (280°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 5000 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.