Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport

MMIA / CLQ

Colima, MX

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MMIA 171641Z 1718/1818 24010KT P6SM SCT040 SCT150 FM172000 24012KT P6SM SCT040CB SCT200 TEMPO 1721/1801 5SM TSRA BKN040CB FM180600 04005KT P6SM SCT080 SCT200 FM181200 04005KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
17:00Z
+-1h
Sat
18:00Z
+0h
Sat
19:00Z
+1h
Sat
20:00Z
+2h
Sat
21:00Z
+3h
Sat
22:00Z
+4h
Sat
23:00Z
+5h
Sun
00:00Z
+6h
Sun
01:00Z
+7h
Sun
02:00Z
+8h
Sun
03:00Z
+9h
Sun
04:00Z
+10h
Sun
05:00Z
+11h
Sun
06:00Z
+12h
Sun
07:00Z
+13h
Sun
08:00Z
+14h
Sun
09:00Z
+15h
Sun
10:00Z
+16h
Sun
11:00Z
+17h
Sun
12:00Z
+18h
Sun
13:00Z
+19h
Sun
14:00Z
+20h
Sun
15:00Z
+21h
Sun
16:00Z
+22h
Wind Dir
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
Wind Speed
10kt
10kt
10kt
12kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
12kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT040
SCT150
SCT040
SCT150
SCT040
SCT150
SCT040CB
SCT200
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
SCT040CB
SCT200
SCT040
SCT150
SCT040
SCT150
SCT040
SCT150
SCT040
SCT150
SCT080
SCT200
SCT080
SCT200
SCT080
SCT200
SCT080
SCT200
SCT080
SCT200
SCT080
SCT200
SCT100
SCT200
SCT100
SCT200
SCT100
SCT200
SCT100
SCT200
SCT100
SCT200
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4000ft 🌩️
CB Base
4000ft
AGL
4000ft
AGL
4000ft
AGL
4000ft
AGL
4000ft 🌩️
CB Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 17:24
🌙
Night
🌇 17:24
🌙
Night
🌇 17:24
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:35
🌙
Night
🌅 06:35
🌙
Night
🌅 06:35
☀️
Day
🌅 06:35
☀️
Day
🌅 06:35
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:24
☀️
Day
🌇 17:24
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
240° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040 SCT150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Scattered clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM172000 2026-01-17 20:00:00 - 2026-01-18 02:00:00
MVFR
Wind
240° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040CB SCT200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 12kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Scattered clouds at 20000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2026-01-17 21:00:00 - 2026-01-18 01:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM180600 2026-01-18 06:00:00 - 2026-01-18 12:00:00
VFR
Wind
40° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT080 SCT200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 8000 feet, Scattered clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM181200 2026-01-18 12:00:00 - 2026-01-18 18:00:00
VFR
Wind
40° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100 SCT200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet, Scattered clouds at 20000 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.