Guadalajara International Airport

MMGL / GDL

Guadalajara, MX

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MMGL 040535Z 0406/0506 00000KT P6SM BKN080 TX27/0419Z TN16/0412Z TEMPO 0410/0414 4SM HZ SCT020 BKN080 FM041500 07005KT 6SM HZ SCT025 SCT100 FM042000 19008KT P6SM VC SH SCT025CB BKN100 BKN300 BECMG 0421/0422 6SM -RA BKN025CB TEMPO 0422/0502 4SM TSRA BKN020CB OVC100 FM050400 00000KT 6SM HZ BKN020 BKN100

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
09:00Z
+-1h
Sat
10:00Z
+0h
Sat
11:00Z
+1h
Sat
12:00Z
+2h
Sat
13:00Z
+3h
Sat
14:00Z
+4h
Sat
15:00Z
+5h
Sat
16:00Z
+6h
Sat
17:00Z
+7h
Sat
18:00Z
+8h
Sat
19:00Z
+9h
Sat
20:00Z
+10h
Sat
21:00Z
+11h
Sat
22:00Z
+12h
Sat
23:00Z
+13h
Sun
00:00Z
+14h
Sun
01:00Z
+15h
Sun
02:00Z
+16h
Sun
03:00Z
+17h
Sun
04:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- --
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
190°
S
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- --
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
8 kt
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
>6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
>6SM
6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
☀️ Clear
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
☀️ Clear
Light Rain
-RA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Clouds
BKN080
SCT020
BKN080
SCT020
BKN080
SCT020
BKN080
SCT020
BKN080
BKN080
SCT025
SCT100
SCT025
SCT100
SCT025
SCT100
SCT025
SCT100
SCT025
SCT100
SCT025CB
BKN100
BKN025CB
BKN020CB
OVC100
BKN020CB
OVC100
BKN020CB
OVC100
BKN020CB
OVC100
BKN025CB
BKN025CB
BKN025CB
Ceiling
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
10,000 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:41Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:41Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:18Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:18Z
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
>6SM
Clouds
BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 10:00Z - 14:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Haze
Clouds
SCT020 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM041500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
70° at 5 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Haze
Clouds
SCT025 SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM042000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Wind
190° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT025CB BKN100 BKN300
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 30000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 21:00Z - 22:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
BKN025CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Broken clouds at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 22:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN020CB OVC100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Overcast skies at 10000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM050400 04:00Z - 10:00Z
MVFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Haze
Clouds
BKN020 BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 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.