Puerto Barrios Airport

MGPB / PBR

Puerto Barrios, GT

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MGPB 040500Z 0406/0506 00000KT 9999 SCT016 SCT080 TX31/0420Z TN20/0412Z PROB40 TEMPO 0406/0416 8000 VCSH BKN016 BECMG 0416/0418 06008KT SCT018 PROB40 TEMPO 0420/0506 8000 VCSH BKN018 BECMG 0500/0502 00000KT SCT016

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
09:00Z
+-1h
Wed
10:00Z
+0h
Wed
11:00Z
+1h
Wed
12:00Z
+2h
Wed
13:00Z
+3h
Wed
14:00Z
+4h
Wed
15:00Z
+5h
Wed
16:00Z
+6h
Wed
17:00Z
+7h
Wed
18:00Z
+8h
Wed
19:00Z
+9h
Wed
20:00Z
+10h
Wed
21:00Z
+11h
Wed
22:00Z
+12h
Wed
23:00Z
+13h
Thu
00:00Z
+14h
Thu
01:00Z
+15h
Thu
02:00Z
+16h
Thu
03:00Z
+17h
Thu
04:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- --
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- -- --
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT016
SCT080
SCT016
SCT080
SCT016
SCT080
SCT016
SCT080
SCT016
SCT080
SCT016
SCT080
SCT016
SCT080
SCT018
SCT018
SCT018
SCT018
BKN018
BKN018
BKN018
BKN018
BKN018
BKN018
BKN018
BKN018
BKN018
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,800 ft
AGL
1,800 ft
AGL
1,800 ft
AGL
1,800 ft
AGL
1,800 ft
AGL
1,800 ft
AGL
1,800 ft
AGL
1,800 ft
AGL
1,800 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:49Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:49Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:49Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:49Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:49Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:09Z
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT016 SCT080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 1600 feet, Scattered clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 06:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
8 km
Clouds
BKN016
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be good at 8 km. Broken clouds at 1600 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 16:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
60° at 8 kt
Clouds
SCT018
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 8 kt. Scattered clouds at 1800 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 20:00Z - 06:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
8 km
Clouds
BKN018
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be good at 8 km. Broken clouds at 1800 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 00:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Clouds
SCT016
📖 Plain English Explanation:

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