Xoxocotlán International Airport

MMOX / OAX

Oaxaca, MX

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MMOX 031637Z 0318/0418 04010KT P6SM BKN020 PROB40 0321/0323 P6SM -RA FM040300 04005KT P6SM SCT020 FM041200 35005KT P6SM SCT120

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
23:00Z
+-1h
Tue
00:00Z
+0h
Tue
01:00Z
+1h
Tue
02:00Z
+2h
Tue
03:00Z
+3h
Tue
04:00Z
+4h
Tue
05:00Z
+5h
Tue
06:00Z
+6h
Tue
07:00Z
+7h
Tue
08:00Z
+8h
Tue
09:00Z
+9h
Tue
10:00Z
+10h
Tue
11:00Z
+11h
Tue
12:00Z
+12h
Tue
13:00Z
+13h
Tue
14:00Z
+14h
Tue
15:00Z
+15h
Tue
16:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
Wind Speed
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
SCT120
SCT120
SCT120
SCT120
SCT120
Ceiling
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:23
🌙
Night
🌅 06:23
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:23
☀️
Day
🌅 06:23
☀️
Day
🌅 06:23
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:36
☀️
Day
🌇 17:36
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
40° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB40 2025-12-03 21:00:00 - 2025-12-03 23:00:00
VFR
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM040300 2025-11-04 03:00:00 - 2025-11-04 09:00:00
VFR
Wind
40° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (40°) 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.

FM041200 2025-11-04 12:00:00 - 2025-11-04 18:00:00
VFR
Wind
350° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (350°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 12000 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.