Ciudad del Carmen International Airport

MMCE / CME

Ciudad del Carmen, MX

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MMCE 031710Z 0318/0418 03018KT P6SM BKN015 OVC070 TEMPO 0318/0321 5SM -RA FM032300 03022KT P6SM SCT015 BKN070 BECMG 0400/0401 36015KT SCT015 SCT280 FM040600 34010KT P6SM SCT015 FM041200 26005KT 5SM HZ BKN015 TEMPO 0412/0415 3SM BR

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
23:00Z
+-1h
Tue
00:00Z
+0h
Tue
01:00Z
+1h
Tue
02:00Z
+2h
Tue
03:00Z
+3h
Tue
04:00Z
+4h
Tue
05:00Z
+5h
Tue
06:00Z
+6h
Tue
07:00Z
+7h
Tue
08:00Z
+8h
Tue
09:00Z
+9h
Tue
10:00Z
+10h
Tue
11:00Z
+11h
Tue
12:00Z
+12h
Tue
13:00Z
+13h
Tue
14:00Z
+14h
Tue
15:00Z
+15h
Tue
16:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
30°
NE
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
Wind Speed
18kt
15kt
15kt
15kt
15kt
15kt
15kt
15kt
15kt
15kt
15kt
15kt
15kt
15kt
15kt
15kt
15kt
15kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN015
OVC070
SCT015
SCT280
SCT015
SCT280
SCT015
SCT280
SCT015
SCT280
SCT015
SCT280
SCT015
SCT280
SCT015
SCT280
SCT015
SCT280
SCT015
SCT280
SCT015
SCT280
SCT015
SCT280
SCT015
SCT280
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT015
SCT280
SCT015
SCT280
Ceiling
1500ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:26
🌙
Night
🌅 06:26
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:26
☀️
Day
🌅 06:26
☀️
Day
🌅 06:26
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:33
☀️
Day
🌇 17:33
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
30° at 18 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN015 OVC070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 18kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Overcast skies at 7000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2025-12-03 18:00:00 - 2025-12-03 21:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

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

FM032300 2025-12-03 23:00:00 - 2025-12-04 05:00:00
VFR
Wind
30° at 22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT015 BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 22kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-11-04 00:00:00 - 2025-11-04 01:00:00
VFR
Wind
360° at 15 kt
Clouds
SCT015 SCT280
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (360°) at 15kt. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Scattered clouds at 28000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM040600 2025-11-04 06:00:00 - 2025-11-04 12:00:00
VFR
Wind
340° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM041200 2025-11-04 12:00:00 - 2025-11-04 18:00:00
MVFR
Wind
260° at 5 kt
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Haze
Clouds
BKN015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 5kt. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2025-11-04 12:00:00 - 2025-11-04 15:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Mist. 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.