Palenque International Airport

MMPQ / PQM

Palenque, MX

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MMPQ 270545Z 2706/2806 09005KT P6SM SCT020 BKN100 TEMPO 2711/2715 4SM HZ BKN015 FM271800 06014KT P6SM BKN030 BKN080 FM280500 09005KT P6SM SCT030 BKN080

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
16:00Z
+-1h
Sat
17:00Z
+0h
Sat
18:00Z
+1h
Sat
19:00Z
+2h
Sat
20:00Z
+3h
Sat
21:00Z
+4h
Sat
22:00Z
+5h
Sat
23:00Z
+6h
Sun
00:00Z
+7h
Sun
01:00Z
+8h
Sun
02:00Z
+9h
Sun
03:00Z
+10h
Sun
04:00Z
+11h
Wind Dir
90°
E
90°
E
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 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
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020
BKN100
BKN030
BKN080
BKN030
BKN080
BKN030
BKN080
BKN030
BKN080
BKN030
BKN080
BKN030
BKN080
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020
BKN100
Ceiling
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 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
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 18:36Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:36Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:36Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:36Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:36Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:24Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:24Z
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
90° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020 BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (90°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 11:00Z - 15:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Haze
Clouds
BKN015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM271800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
60° at 14 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN030 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 14 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM280500 05:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Wind
90° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (90°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 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.