Melbourne Orlando International Airport

KMLB / MLB

Melbourne, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KMLB 101029Z 1010/1106 11008KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 SCT030 BKN035 TEMPO 1010/1012 VRB10G22KT 2SM TSRA BKN025CB BKN030 FM101500 10009KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 SCT180 FM101900 10010KT P6SM FEW035 SCT180 FM110100 13007KT P6SM FEW050 SCT070 SCT140

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
11:00Z
+-1h
Wed
12:00Z
+0h
Wed
13:00Z
+1h
Wed
14:00Z
+2h
Wed
15:00Z
+3h
Wed
16:00Z
+4h
Wed
17:00Z
+5h
Wed
18:00Z
+6h
Wed
19:00Z
+7h
Wed
20:00Z
+8h
Wed
21:00Z
+9h
Wed
22:00Z
+10h
Wed
23:00Z
+11h
Thu
00:00Z
+12h
Thu
01:00Z
+13h
Thu
02:00Z
+14h
Thu
03:00Z
+15h
Thu
04:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
Visibility
>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
Clouds
SCT020
SCT030
SCT020
SCT030
SCT020
SCT030
SCT020
SCT030
SCT025
SCT180
SCT025
SCT180
SCT025
SCT180
SCT025
SCT180
FEW035
SCT180
FEW035
SCT180
FEW035
SCT180
FEW035
SCT180
FEW035
SCT180
FEW035
SCT180
FEW050
SCT070
FEW050
SCT070
FEW050
SCT070
FEW050
SCT070
Ceiling
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:55Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:55Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:55Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:55Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:55Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:04Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:04Z
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
110° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020 SCT030 BKN035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Southeast (110°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 10:00Z - 12:00Z
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 10 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN025CB BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds will be variable in direction at 10 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 2500 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM101500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
100° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT025 SCT180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (100°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Scattered clouds at 18000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM101900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
100° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW035 SCT180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (100°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 3500 feet, Scattered clouds at 18000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM110100 01:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
130° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW050 SCT070 SCT140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 5000 feet, Scattered clouds at 7000 feet, Scattered clouds at 14000 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.