Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport

MMIA / CLQ

Colima, MX

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MMIA 030419Z 0306/0406 00000KT 5SM HZ SCT020 FM031600 24010KT P6SM SCT020 PROB40 0322/0402 5SM TSRA BKN020CB FM040200 23005KT P6SM SCT020

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
15:00Z
+-1h
Mon
16:00Z
+0h
Mon
17:00Z
+1h
Mon
18:00Z
+2h
Mon
19:00Z
+3h
Mon
20:00Z
+4h
Mon
21:00Z
+5h
Mon
22:00Z
+6h
Mon
23:00Z
+7h
Tue
00:00Z
+8h
Tue
01:00Z
+9h
Tue
02:00Z
+10h
Tue
03:00Z
+11h
Tue
04:00Z
+12h
Wind Dir --
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
-- -- -- --
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
Wind Speed --
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
-- -- -- --
5kt
5kt
5kt
Visibility
5SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
Haze
HZ
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 17:33
☀️
Day
🌇 17:33
☀️
Day
🌇 17:33
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:33
🌙
Night
🌇 17:33
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:26
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
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Haze
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (0°) at 0kt. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM031600 2025-11-03 16:00:00 - 2025-11-03 22:00:00
VFR
Wind
240° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 2025-11-03 22:00:00 - 2025-11-04 02:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM040200 2025-11-04 02:00:00 - 2025-11-04 08:00:00
VFR
Wind
230° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 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.