Martin State Airport

KMTN / MTN

Baltimore, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KMTN 182338Z 1900/1924 13006KT P6SM SCT150 FM190100 10008G17KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1905/1911 07005KT 6SM -SHRA OVC050 FM191100 31017G26KT 6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC050 PROB30 1911/1915 33022G35KT 4SM SHRA BR FM191500 32017G26KT P6SM SCT025 OVC050

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
04:00Z
+-1h
Sun
05:00Z
+0h
Sun
06:00Z
+1h
Sun
07:00Z
+2h
Sun
08:00Z
+3h
Sun
09:00Z
+4h
Sun
10:00Z
+5h
Sun
11:00Z
+6h
Sun
12:00Z
+7h
Sun
13:00Z
+8h
Sun
14:00Z
+9h
Sun
15:00Z
+10h
Sun
16:00Z
+11h
Sun
17:00Z
+12h
Sun
18:00Z
+13h
Sun
19:00Z
+14h
Sun
20:00Z
+15h
Sun
21:00Z
+16h
Sun
22:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
130°
SE
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
130°
SE
130°
SE
Wind Speed
6 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
22 kt
G35 kt
22 kt
G35 kt
22 kt
G35 kt
22 kt
G35 kt
17 kt
G26 kt
17 kt
G26 kt
17 kt
G26 kt
17 kt
G26 kt
17 kt
G26 kt
17 kt
G26 kt
6 kt
6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
30%
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
30%
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
30%
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT150
OVC050
OVC050
OVC050
OVC050
OVC050
OVC050
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT025
OVC050
SCT025
OVC050
SCT025
OVC050
SCT025
OVC050
SCT025
OVC050
SCT025
OVC050
SCT150
SCT150
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:25Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:25Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:25Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:25Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:34Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:34Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:34Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:34Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:34Z
🌙
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
130° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM190100 01:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
100° at 8 kt
Gusts: 17 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (100°) at 8 kt. Gusts up to 17 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 05:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Wind
70° at 5 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
OVC050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Overcast skies at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM191100 11:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Wind
310° at 17 kt
Gusts: 26 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT025 OVC050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 17 kt. Gusts up to 26 kt 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.

PROB30 11:00Z - 15:00Z
MVFR
Wind
330° at 22 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Showers Rain, Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 22 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Showers Rain, Mist. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM191500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 17 kt
Gusts: 26 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT025 OVC050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 17 kt. Gusts up to 26 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Overcast skies at 5000 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.