Melbourne Orlando International Airport

KMLB / MLB

Melbourne, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
KMLB 160523Z 1606/1706 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH FEW030 BKN070 FM161500 05007KT P6SM SCT035 FM161900 06010KT P6SM VCTS SCT035CB SCT060 SCT250 FM162300 06009KT P6SM FEW040 SCT060 BKN250 FM170300 07005KT P6SM FEW030 SCT060 BKN250

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
06:00Z
+-1h
Tue
07:00Z
+0h
Tue
08:00Z
+1h
Tue
09:00Z
+2h
Tue
10:00Z
+3h
Tue
11:00Z
+4h
Tue
12:00Z
+5h
Tue
13:00Z
+6h
Tue
14:00Z
+7h
Tue
15:00Z
+8h
Tue
16:00Z
+9h
Tue
17:00Z
+10h
Tue
18:00Z
+11h
Tue
19:00Z
+12h
Tue
20:00Z
+13h
Tue
21:00Z
+14h
Tue
22:00Z
+15h
Tue
23:00Z
+16h
Wed
00:00Z
+17h
Wed
01:00Z
+18h
Wed
02:00Z
+19h
Wed
03:00Z
+20h
Wed
04:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
70°
E
70°
E
Wind Speed
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
9kt
9kt
9kt
9kt
5kt
5kt
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
FEW030
BKN070
FEW030
BKN070
FEW030
BKN070
FEW030
BKN070
FEW030
BKN070
FEW030
BKN070
FEW030
BKN070
FEW030
BKN070
FEW030
BKN070
SCT035
SCT035
SCT035
SCT035
SCT035CB
SCT060
SCT035CB
SCT060
SCT035CB
SCT060
SCT035CB
SCT060
FEW040
SCT060
FEW040
SCT060
FEW040
SCT060
FEW040
SCT060
FEW030
SCT060
FEW030
SCT060
Ceiling
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
3500ft 🌩️
CB Base
3500ft 🌩️
CB Base
3500ft 🌩️
CB Base
3500ft 🌩️
CB Base
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
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
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:55
🌙
Night
🌅 05:55
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
VRB° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW030 BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM161500 2025-09-16 15:00:00 - 2025-09-16 21:00:00
VFR
Wind
50° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 7kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM161900 2025-09-16 19:00:00 - 2025-09-17 01:00:00
MVFR
Wind
60° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT035CB SCT060 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3500 feet, Scattered clouds at 6000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM162300 2025-09-16 23:00:00 - 2025-09-17 05:00:00
VFR
Wind
60° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW040 SCT060 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 9kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 4000 feet, Scattered clouds at 6000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM170300 2025-09-17 03:00:00 - 2025-09-17 09:00:00
VFR
Wind
70° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW030 SCT060 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 6000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 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.