La Aurora Airport

MGGT / GUA

Guatemala City, GT

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MGGT 180500Z 1806/1906 03008KT CAVOK TX29/1820Z TN16/1812Z BECMG 1809/1811 SCT016 BECMG 1814/1816 04008KT FEW018 TEMPO 1822/1904 18008KT 7000 TSRA SCT020TCU FEW025CB BECMG 1904/1906 03006KT SCT016

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
07:00Z
+-1h
Sat
08:00Z
+0h
Sat
09:00Z
+1h
Sat
10:00Z
+2h
Sat
11:00Z
+3h
Sat
12:00Z
+4h
Sat
13:00Z
+5h
Sat
14:00Z
+6h
Sat
15:00Z
+7h
Sat
16:00Z
+8h
Sat
17:00Z
+9h
Sat
18:00Z
+10h
Sat
19:00Z
+11h
Sat
20:00Z
+12h
Sat
21:00Z
+13h
Sat
22:00Z
+14h
Sat
23:00Z
+15h
Sun
00:00Z
+16h
Sun
01:00Z
+17h
Sun
02:00Z
+18h
Sun
03:00Z
+19h
Sun
04:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
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
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
30°
NE
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
6 kt
Visibility
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
>10km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
☀️ Clear
Clouds
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT016
SCT016
SCT016
SCT016
SCT016
FEW018
FEW018
FEW018
FEW018
FEW018
FEW018
FEW018
FEW018
SCT020TCU
FEW025CB
SCT020TCU
FEW025CB
SCT020TCU
FEW025CB
SCT020TCU
FEW025CB
SCT020TCU
FEW025CB
SCT020TCU
FEW025CB
SCT016
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
2,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
2,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
2,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
2,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
2,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 05:46Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:13Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:13Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:13Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:13Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:13Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:46Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:46Z
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 8 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 09:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Clouds
SCT016
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Scattered clouds at 1600 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 14:00Z - 16:00Z
VFR
Wind
40° at 8 kt
Clouds
FEW018
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 8 kt. Few clouds at 1800 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 22:00Z - 04:00Z
MVFR
Wind
180° at 8 kt
Visibility
7 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT020TCU FEW025CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the South (180°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be good at 7 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Few clouds at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 04:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
30° at 6 kt
Clouds
SCT016
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 6 kt. Scattered clouds at 1600 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.