McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport

KMKL / MKL

Jackson, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KMKL 041128Z 0412/0512 19009KT P6SM SCT020 BKN250 TEMPO 0414/0418 BKN020 FM041800 21012G20KT P6SM SCT030 BKN250 FM050000 18006KT P6SM SCT035 BKN150 FM050900 19010KT P6SM SCT035 BKN120

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
12:00Z
+-1h
Wed
13:00Z
+0h
Wed
14:00Z
+1h
Wed
15:00Z
+2h
Wed
16:00Z
+3h
Wed
17:00Z
+4h
Wed
18:00Z
+5h
Wed
19:00Z
+6h
Wed
20:00Z
+7h
Wed
21:00Z
+8h
Wed
22:00Z
+9h
Wed
23:00Z
+10h
Thu
00:00Z
+11h
Thu
01:00Z
+12h
Thu
02:00Z
+13h
Thu
03:00Z
+14h
Thu
04:00Z
+15h
Thu
05:00Z
+16h
Thu
06:00Z
+17h
Thu
07:00Z
+18h
Thu
08:00Z
+19h
Thu
09:00Z
+20h
Thu
10:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
Wind Speed
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
10 kt
10 kt
Visibility
>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
Clouds
SCT020
BKN250
SCT020
BKN250
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
SCT030
BKN250
SCT030
BKN250
SCT030
BKN250
SCT030
BKN250
SCT030
BKN250
SCT030
BKN250
SCT035
BKN150
SCT035
BKN150
SCT035
BKN150
SCT035
BKN150
SCT035
BKN150
SCT035
BKN150
SCT020
BKN250
SCT020
BKN250
SCT020
BKN250
SCT035
BKN120
SCT035
BKN120
Ceiling
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:37Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:37Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:37Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:37Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:37Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:21Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:21Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:21Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:21Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:21Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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
190° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (190°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 14:00Z - 18:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM041800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
210° at 12 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT035 BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (180°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3500 feet, Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT035 BKN120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3500 feet, Broken clouds at 12000 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.