Del Bajío International Airport

MMLO / BJX

Silao, MX

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MMLO 091722Z 0918/1018 10015KT P6SM BKN030 BKN100 TEMPO 0921/1001 5SM TSRA BKN020CB FM100400 09010KT 6SM RA BKN020 OVC080 FM101400 12012KT P6SM BKN030

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
04:00Z
+-1h
Wed
05:00Z
+0h
Wed
06:00Z
+1h
Wed
07:00Z
+2h
Wed
08:00Z
+3h
Wed
09:00Z
+4h
Wed
10:00Z
+5h
Wed
11:00Z
+6h
Wed
12:00Z
+7h
Wed
13:00Z
+8h
Wed
14:00Z
+9h
Wed
15:00Z
+10h
Wed
16:00Z
+11h
Wind Dir
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
Wind Speed
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN030
BKN100
BKN030
BKN100
BKN030
BKN100
BKN030
BKN100
BKN030
BKN100
BKN030
BKN100
BKN030
BKN100
BKN030
BKN100
BKN030
BKN100
BKN030
BKN100
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
Ceiling
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:17Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:17Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:17Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:17Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:42Z
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
100° at 15 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN030 BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (100°) at 15 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 21:00Z - 01:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN020CB
📖 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 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM100400 04:00Z - 10:00Z
MVFR
Wind
90° at 10 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Rain
Clouds
BKN020 OVC080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (90°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Rain. Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Overcast skies at 8000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM101400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
120° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3000 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.