Cozumel International Airport

MMCZ / CZM

Cozumel, MX

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MMCZ 030542Z 0306/0406 02005KT P6SM SCT015 TEMPO 0310/0314 4SM HZ BKN010 FM031500 34005KT P6SM SCT015 FM031800 03010KT P6SM SCT015CB BKN100 TEMPO 0320/0324 4SM RA BKN015CB FM040300 34006KT P6SM SCT015

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
10:00Z
+-1h
Mon
11:00Z
+0h
Mon
12:00Z
+1h
Mon
13:00Z
+2h
Mon
14:00Z
+3h
Mon
15:00Z
+4h
Mon
16:00Z
+5h
Mon
17:00Z
+6h
Mon
18:00Z
+7h
Mon
19:00Z
+8h
Mon
20:00Z
+9h
Mon
21:00Z
+10h
Mon
22:00Z
+11h
Mon
23:00Z
+12h
Tue
00:00Z
+13h
Tue
01:00Z
+14h
Tue
02:00Z
+15h
Tue
03:00Z
+16h
Tue
04:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
30°
NE
30°
NE
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
340°
N
340°
N
Wind Speed
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
10kt
10kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
6kt
6kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT015
SCT015
SCT015
SCT015
SCT015
SCT015
SCT015
SCT015
SCT015CB
BKN100
SCT015CB
BKN100
BKN015CB
BKN015CB
BKN015CB
BKN015CB
SCT015
SCT015
SCT015
SCT015
SCT015
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:31
☀️
Day
🌇 17:31
☀️
Day
🌇 17:31
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:31
🌙
Night
🌇 17:31
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:28
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
20° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northeast (20°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-12-03 10:00:00 - 2025-11-03 14:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Haze
Clouds
BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM031500 2025-11-03 15:00:00 - 2025-11-03 21:00:00
VFR
Wind
340° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM031800 2025-11-03 18:00:00 - 2025-11-04 00:00:00
MVFR
Wind
30° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT015CB BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2025-11-03 20:00:00 - 2025-11-04 00:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Rain
Clouds
BKN015CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Rain. Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM040300 2025-11-04 03:00:00 - 2025-11-04 09:00:00
VFR
Wind
340° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1500 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.