Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport

MMTC / TRC

Torreón, MX

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MMTC 041627Z 0418/0518 10010KT P6SM SCT100 BECMG 0421/0422 03015KT SCT030CB BKN100 BKN200 TEMPO 0422/0502 03010G20KT 3SM BLDU FM050200 22010KT P6SM SCT030 BKN100 FM050700 19004KT P6SM SKC FM051600 20010KT P6SM SKC

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
04:00Z
+-1h
Thu
05:00Z
+0h
Thu
06:00Z
+1h
Thu
07:00Z
+2h
Thu
08:00Z
+3h
Thu
09:00Z
+4h
Thu
10:00Z
+5h
Thu
11:00Z
+6h
Thu
12:00Z
+7h
Thu
13:00Z
+8h
Thu
14:00Z
+9h
Thu
15:00Z
+10h
Thu
16:00Z
+11h
Wind Dir
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
200°
S
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 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
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:15Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:15Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:15Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:15Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:15Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:44Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:44Z
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 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (100°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 21:00Z - 22:00Z
MVFR
Wind
30° at 15 kt
Clouds
SCT030CB BKN100 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 15 kt. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 22:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Wind
30° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Blowing Dust
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Blowing Dust. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM050200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030 BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050700 07:00Z - 13:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM051600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
200° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. 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.