Puerto Barrios Airport

MGPB / PBR

Puerto Barrios, GT

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MGPB 171100Z 1712/1812 00000KT 9999 FEW016 BKN090 TX25/1720Z TN19/1712Z BECMG 1714/1716 36006KT SCT018 BECMG 1720/1722 SCT020 BECMG 1801/1803 00000KT SCT017 TEMPO 1804/1809 8000 RADZ SCT016 SCT090

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
13:00Z
+-1h
Sat
14:00Z
+0h
Sat
15:00Z
+1h
Sat
16:00Z
+2h
Sat
17:00Z
+3h
Sat
18:00Z
+4h
Sat
19:00Z
+5h
Sat
20:00Z
+6h
Sat
21:00Z
+7h
Sat
22:00Z
+8h
Sat
23:00Z
+9h
Sun
00:00Z
+10h
Sun
01:00Z
+11h
Sun
02:00Z
+12h
Sun
03:00Z
+13h
Sun
04:00Z
+14h
Sun
05:00Z
+15h
Sun
06:00Z
+16h
Sun
07:00Z
+17h
Sun
08:00Z
+18h
Sun
09:00Z
+19h
Sun
10:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir --
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed --
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
RADZ
RADZ
RADZ
RADZ
RADZ
RADZ
RADZ
RADZ
RADZ
RADZ
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW016
BKN090
SCT018
SCT018
SCT018
SCT018
SCT018
SCT018
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT017
SCT017
SCT017
SCT016
SCT090
SCT016
SCT090
SCT016
SCT090
SCT016
SCT090
SCT016
SCT090
SCT017
SCT017
Ceiling
9000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
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Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:30
☀️
Day
🌇 17:30
☀️
Day
🌇 17:30
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:30
🌙
Night
🌇 17:30
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:29
🌙
Night
🌅 06:29
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:29
☀️
Day
🌅 06:29
☀️
Day
🌅 06:29
☀️
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
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW016 BKN090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (0°) at 0kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 1600 feet, Broken clouds at 9000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2026-01-17 14:00:00 - 2026-01-17 16:00:00
VFR
Wind
360° at 6 kt
Clouds
SCT018
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (360°) at 6kt. Scattered clouds at 1800 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2026-01-17 20:00:00 - 2026-01-17 22:00:00
VFR
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2026-01-18 01:00:00 - 2026-01-18 03:00:00
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Clouds
SCT017
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (0°) at 0kt. Scattered clouds at 1700 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2026-01-18 04:00:00 - 2026-01-18 09:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
8 km
Weather
RADZ
Clouds
SCT016 SCT090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: RADZ. Scattered clouds at 1600 feet, Scattered clouds at 9000 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.