Maria Montez International Airport

MDBH / BRX

Barahona, DO

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MDBH 222200Z 2300/2400 13016KT 9999 FEW022CB FEW024 PROB30 2304/2308 8000 TSRA FEW016CB SCT018 SCT070

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
00:00Z
+-1h
Thu
01:00Z
+0h
Thu
02:00Z
+1h
Thu
03:00Z
+2h
Thu
04:00Z
+3h
Thu
05:00Z
+4h
Thu
06:00Z
+5h
Thu
07:00Z
+6h
Thu
08:00Z
+7h
Thu
09:00Z
+8h
Thu
10:00Z
+9h
Thu
11:00Z
+10h
Thu
12:00Z
+11h
Thu
13:00Z
+12h
Thu
14:00Z
+13h
Thu
15:00Z
+14h
Thu
16:00Z
+15h
Thu
17:00Z
+16h
Thu
18:00Z
+17h
Thu
19:00Z
+18h
Thu
20:00Z
+19h
Thu
21:00Z
+20h
Thu
22:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
Wind Speed
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW022CB
FEW024
FEW022CB
FEW024
FEW022CB
FEW024
FEW022CB
FEW024
FEW016CB
SCT018
FEW016CB
SCT018
FEW016CB
SCT018
FEW016CB
SCT018
FEW022CB
FEW024
FEW022CB
FEW024
FEW022CB
FEW024
FEW022CB
FEW024
FEW022CB
FEW024
FEW022CB
FEW024
FEW022CB
FEW024
FEW022CB
FEW024
FEW022CB
FEW024
FEW022CB
FEW024
FEW022CB
FEW024
FEW022CB
FEW024
FEW022CB
FEW024
FEW022CB
FEW024
FEW022CB
FEW024
Ceiling
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,600 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,600 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,600 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,600 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:40Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:40Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:40Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:40Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:40Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:19Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:19Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:19Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:19Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:19Z
🌙
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
MVFR
Wind
130° at 16 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW022CB FEW024
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 16 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2200 feet, Few clouds at 2400 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 04:00Z - 08:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
FEW016CB SCT018 SCT070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Few clouds at 1600 feet, Scattered clouds at 1800 feet, Scattered clouds at 7000 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.