Martin State Airport

KMTN / MTN

Baltimore, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
KMTN 160535Z 1606/1706 03004KT P6SM BKN140 BKN200 FM161400 03012G20KT P6SM BKN110 FM161700 04014G25KT P6SM VCSH OVC060 PROB30 1617/1620 4SM SHRA OVC035 FM162200 04012G22KT 6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC050 FM170500 02011G19KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC020

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
07:00Z
+-1h
Tue
08:00Z
+0h
Tue
09:00Z
+1h
Tue
10:00Z
+2h
Tue
11:00Z
+3h
Tue
12:00Z
+4h
Tue
13:00Z
+5h
Tue
14:00Z
+6h
Tue
15:00Z
+7h
Tue
16:00Z
+8h
Tue
17:00Z
+9h
Tue
18:00Z
+10h
Tue
19:00Z
+11h
Tue
20:00Z
+12h
Tue
21:00Z
+13h
Tue
22:00Z
+14h
Tue
23:00Z
+15h
Wed
00:00Z
+16h
Wed
01:00Z
+17h
Wed
02:00Z
+18h
Wed
03:00Z
+19h
Wed
04:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
30°
NE
Wind Speed
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
12kt
G20kt
12kt
G20kt
12kt
G20kt
4kt
G25kt
4kt
G25kt
4kt
G25kt
14kt
G25kt
14kt
G25kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
4kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
>6SM
>6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN140
BKN200
BKN140
BKN200
BKN140
BKN200
BKN140
BKN200
BKN140
BKN200
BKN140
BKN200
BKN140
BKN200
BKN110
BKN110
BKN110
OVC035
OVC035
OVC035
OVC060
OVC060
SCT025
OVC050
SCT025
OVC050
SCT025
OVC050
SCT025
OVC050
SCT025
OVC050
SCT025
OVC050
BKN140
BKN200
Ceiling
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
11000ft
AGL
11000ft
AGL
11000ft
AGL
3500ft
AGL
3500ft
AGL
3500ft
AGL
6000ft
AGL
6000ft
AGL
5000ft
AGL
5000ft
AGL
5000ft
AGL
5000ft
AGL
5000ft
AGL
5000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 05:52
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:07
☀️
Day
🌇 18:07
☀️
Day
🌇 18:07
🌙
Night
🌇 18:07
🌙
Night
🌇 18:07
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:53
🌙
Night
🌅 05:53
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
30° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN140 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 4kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 14000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM161400 2025-09-16 14:00:00 - 2025-09-16 20:00:00
VFR
Wind
30° at 12 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN110
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 12kt. Gusts up to 20kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 11000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM161700 2025-09-16 17:00:00 - 2025-09-16 23:00:00
VFR
Wind
40° at 14 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 14kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 2025-09-16 17:00:00 - 2025-09-16 20:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
OVC035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Overcast skies at 3500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM162200 2025-09-16 22:00:00 - 2025-09-17 04:00:00
VFR
Wind
40° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT025 OVC050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 12kt. Gusts up to 22kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Overcast skies at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM170500 2025-09-17 05:00:00 - 2025-09-17 11:00:00
MVFR
Wind
20° at 11 kt
Gusts: 19 kt
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northeast (20°) at 11kt. Gusts up to 19kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 2000 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.