Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

MMZH / ZIH

Ixtapa, MX

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MMZH 100525Z 1006/1106 00000KT P6SM SCT020 BKN100 TEMPO 1006/1010 6SM -RA FM101200 25005KT P6SM SCT020 SCT100 FM101900 25010KT P6SM SCT020CB BKN080 TEMPO 1020/1024 5SM RA BKN020CB FM110400 28005KT P6SM SCT020 SCT200

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
09:00Z
+-1h
Wed
10:00Z
+0h
Wed
11:00Z
+1h
Wed
12:00Z
+2h
Wed
13:00Z
+3h
Wed
14:00Z
+4h
Wed
15:00Z
+5h
Wed
16:00Z
+6h
Wed
17:00Z
+7h
Wed
18:00Z
+8h
Wed
19:00Z
+9h
Wed
20:00Z
+10h
Wed
21:00Z
+11h
Wed
22:00Z
+12h
Wed
23:00Z
+13h
Thu
00:00Z
+14h
Thu
01:00Z
+15h
Thu
02:00Z
+16h
Thu
03:00Z
+17h
Thu
04:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir -- -- --
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
--
250°
W
-- -- -- --
250°
W
-- -- --
280°
W
Wind Speed -- -- --
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
--
10 kt
-- -- -- --
10 kt
-- -- --
5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020
SCT100
SCT020
SCT100
SCT020
SCT100
SCT020
SCT100
SCT020
SCT100
SCT020
SCT100
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020CB
BKN080
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
SCT020CB
BKN080
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020
SCT200
Ceiling
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
10,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:35Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:35Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:35Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:35Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:35Z
🌙
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
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020 BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (0°) at 0 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 06:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Rain
📖 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. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM101200 12:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020 SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM101900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
MVFR
Wind
250° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020CB BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 20:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
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: Rain. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM110400 04:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
Wind
280° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020 SCT200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (280°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Scattered clouds at 20000 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.