La Aurora Airport

MGGT / GUA

Guatemala City, GT

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MGGT 021100Z 0212/0312 02010KT 9999 BKN016 SCT090 TX28/0220Z TN18/0212Z TEMPO 0212/0217 5000 BR DZ BECMG 0218/0220 BKN018 PROB30 0221/0300 VCTS FEW025CB SCT090 BECMG 0300/0302 SCT016 BECMG 0304/0306 00000KT

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
20:00Z
+-1h
Tue
21:00Z
+0h
Tue
22:00Z
+1h
Tue
23:00Z
+2h
Wed
00:00Z
+3h
Wed
01:00Z
+4h
Wed
02:00Z
+5h
Wed
03:00Z
+6h
Wed
04:00Z
+7h
Wed
05:00Z
+8h
Wed
06:00Z
+9h
Wed
07:00Z
+10h
Wed
08:00Z
+11h
Wed
09:00Z
+12h
Wed
10:00Z
+13h
Wind Dir
20°
N
-- -- --
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
-- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed
10 kt
-- -- --
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
-- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN016
SCT090
FEW025CB
SCT090
FEW025CB
SCT090
FEW025CB
SCT090
SCT016
SCT016
SCT016
SCT016
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
1,600 ft
AGL
2,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
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Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 18:28Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:31Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:31Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:31Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:31Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:31Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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
20° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN016 SCT090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northeast (20°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 1600 feet, Scattered clouds at 9000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 17:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Mist, Drizzle
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Mist, Drizzle. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 18:00Z - 20:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN018
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Broken clouds at 1800 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 21:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
FEW025CB SCT090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Few clouds at 2500 feet, Scattered clouds at 9000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 00:00Z - 02:00Z
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 04:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. 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.