Monroe Regional Airport

KMLU / MLU

Monroe, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
KMLU 160248Z 1603/1624 VRB03KT P6SM BKN120 BKN250 FM160500 VRB03KT P6SM BKN090 FM161100 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 BKN120 BKN250 FM161800 34005KT P6SM VCTS BKN070CB BKN120 BKN250

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
05:00Z
+-1h
Tue
06:00Z
+0h
Tue
07:00Z
+1h
Tue
08:00Z
+2h
Tue
09:00Z
+3h
Tue
10:00Z
+4h
Tue
11:00Z
+5h
Tue
12:00Z
+6h
Tue
13:00Z
+7h
Tue
14:00Z
+8h
Tue
15:00Z
+9h
Tue
16:00Z
+10h
Tue
17:00Z
+11h
Tue
18:00Z
+12h
Tue
19:00Z
+13h
Tue
20:00Z
+14h
Tue
21:00Z
+15h
Tue
22:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
Wind Speed
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
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
BKN120
BKN250
BKN120
BKN250
BKN120
BKN250
BKN120
BKN250
BKN120
BKN250
BKN120
BKN250
BKN070
BKN120
BKN070
BKN120
BKN070
BKN120
BKN070
BKN120
BKN070
BKN120
BKN070
BKN120
BKN120
BKN250
BKN070CB
BKN120
BKN070CB
BKN120
BKN070CB
BKN120
BKN070CB
BKN120
BKN070CB
BKN120
Ceiling
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:53
☀️
Day
🌅 05:53
☀️
Day
🌅 05:53
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:06
☀️
Day
🌇 18:06
☀️
Day
🌇 18:06
🌙
Night
🌇 18:06
🌙
Night
🌇 18:06
🌙
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
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN120 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 12000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160500 2025-10-16 05:00:00 - 2025-10-16 11:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 9000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM161100 2025-09-16 11:00:00 - 2025-09-16 17:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN070 BKN120 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 7000 feet, Broken clouds at 12000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM161800 2025-09-16 18:00:00 - 2025-09-17 00:00:00
MVFR
Wind
340° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN070CB BKN120 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 7000 feet, Broken clouds at 12000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.