Monroe Regional Airport

KMLU / MLU

Monroe, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KMLU 172332Z 1800/1824 33010G15KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 FM180300 33004KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 FM180900 34007KT P6SM SKC FM181200 33006KT P6SM OVC250

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
01:00Z
+-1h
Sun
02:00Z
+0h
Sun
03:00Z
+1h
Sun
04:00Z
+2h
Sun
05:00Z
+3h
Sun
06:00Z
+4h
Sun
07:00Z
+5h
Sun
08:00Z
+6h
Sun
09:00Z
+7h
Sun
10:00Z
+8h
Sun
11:00Z
+9h
Sun
12:00Z
+10h
Sun
13:00Z
+11h
Sun
14:00Z
+12h
Sun
15:00Z
+13h
Sun
16:00Z
+14h
Sun
17:00Z
+15h
Sun
18:00Z
+16h
Sun
19:00Z
+17h
Sun
20:00Z
+18h
Sun
21:00Z
+19h
Sun
22:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
Wind Speed
10kt
G15kt
10kt
G15kt
4kt
G15kt
4kt
G15kt
4kt
G15kt
4kt
G15kt
4kt
G15kt
4kt
G15kt
7kt
G15kt
7kt
G15kt
7kt
G15kt
6kt
G15kt
6kt
G15kt
6kt
G15kt
6kt
G15kt
6kt
G15kt
6kt
G15kt
10kt
G15kt
10kt
G15kt
10kt
G15kt
10kt
G15kt
10kt
G15kt
Visibility
>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
Clouds
SCT050
BKN100
SCT050
BKN100
FEW050
SCT100
FEW050
SCT100
FEW050
SCT100
FEW050
SCT100
FEW050
SCT100
FEW050
SCT100
CLR
CLR
CLR
OVC250
OVC250
OVC250
OVC250
OVC250
OVC250
SCT050
BKN100
SCT050
BKN100
SCT050
BKN100
SCT050
BKN100
SCT050
BKN100
Ceiling
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:57
🌙
Night
🌅 06:57
🌙
Night
🌅 06:57
☀️
Day
🌅 06:57
☀️
Day
🌅 06:57
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:02
☀️
Day
🌇 17:02
☀️
Day
🌇 17:02
🌙
Night
🌇 17:02
🌙
Night
🌇 17:02
🌙
Night
🌙
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
330° at 10 kt
Gusts: 15 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT050 BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 10kt. Gusts up to 15kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM180300 2026-01-18 03:00:00 - 2026-01-18 09:00:00
VFR
Wind
330° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW050 SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 4kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 5000 feet, Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM180900 2026-01-18 09:00:00 - 2026-01-18 15:00:00
VFR
Wind
340° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 7kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM181200 2026-01-18 12:00:00 - 2026-01-18 18:00:00
VFR
Wind
330° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies 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.