Puerto Vallarta International Airport

MMPR / PVR

Puerto Vallarta, MX

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MMPR 171059Z 1712/1812 05005KT P6SM SCT120 BKN230 TX29/1721Z TN19/1811Z BECMG 1716/1718 34012KT SCT030 BKN120 OVC230 TEMPO 1722/1802 6SM -RA BKN030 OVC120 FM180300 02005KT P6SM SCT120 OVC230

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
13:00Z
+-1h
Sat
14:00Z
+0h
Sat
15:00Z
+1h
Sat
16:00Z
+2h
Sat
17:00Z
+3h
Sat
18:00Z
+4h
Sat
19:00Z
+5h
Sat
20:00Z
+6h
Sat
21:00Z
+7h
Sat
22:00Z
+8h
Sat
23:00Z
+9h
Sun
00:00Z
+10h
Sun
01:00Z
+11h
Sun
02:00Z
+12h
Sun
03:00Z
+13h
Sun
04:00Z
+14h
Sun
05:00Z
+15h
Sun
06:00Z
+16h
Sun
07:00Z
+17h
Sun
08:00Z
+18h
Sun
09:00Z
+19h
Sun
10:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
Wind Speed
5kt
5kt
5kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>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
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT120
BKN230
SCT120
BKN230
SCT120
BKN230
SCT030
BKN120
SCT030
BKN120
SCT030
BKN120
SCT030
BKN120
SCT030
BKN120
SCT030
BKN120
BKN030
OVC120
BKN030
OVC120
BKN030
OVC120
BKN030
OVC120
SCT030
BKN120
SCT030
BKN120
SCT030
BKN120
SCT030
BKN120
SCT030
BKN120
SCT030
BKN120
SCT030
BKN120
SCT030
BKN120
SCT030
BKN120
Ceiling
23000ft
AGL
23000ft
AGL
23000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:21
☀️
Day
🌇 17:21
☀️
Day
🌇 17:21
🌙
Night
🌇 17:21
🌙
Night
🌇 17:21
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:37
🌙
Night
🌅 06:37
🌙
Night
🌅 06:37
☀️
Day
🌅 06:37
☀️
Day
🌅 06:37
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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
50° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT120 BKN230
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 12000 feet, Broken clouds at 23000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2026-01-17 16:00:00 - 2026-01-17 18:00:00
VFR
Wind
340° at 12 kt
Clouds
SCT030 BKN120 OVC230
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 12kt. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 12000 feet, Overcast skies at 23000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2026-01-17 22:00:00 - 2026-01-18 02:00:00
VFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
BKN030 OVC120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Broken clouds at 3000 feet, Overcast skies at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM180300 2026-01-18 03:00:00 - 2026-01-18 09:00:00
VFR
Wind
20° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT120 OVC230
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northeast (20°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 12000 feet, Overcast skies at 23000 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.