Toussaint Louverture International Airport

MTPP / PAP

Port-au-Prince, HT

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MTPP 221700Z 2218/2318 VRB03KT 9999 FEW025CB FM221800 30010KT 9000 SCT023CB PROB30 TEMPO 2222/2305 08010KT 4900 TSRA SCT014CB BKN040 FM230600 10006KT 7000 SCT018TCU

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
03:00Z
+-1h
Thu
04:00Z
+0h
Thu
05:00Z
+1h
Thu
06:00Z
+2h
Thu
07:00Z
+3h
Thu
08:00Z
+4h
Thu
09:00Z
+5h
Thu
10:00Z
+6h
Thu
11:00Z
+7h
Thu
12:00Z
+8h
Thu
13:00Z
+9h
Thu
14:00Z
+10h
Thu
15:00Z
+11h
Thu
16:00Z
+12h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW025CB
FEW025CB
FEW025CB
SCT018TCU
SCT018TCU
SCT018TCU
SCT018TCU
SCT018TCU
SCT018TCU
FEW025CB
FEW025CB
FEW025CB
FEW025CB
FEW025CB
Ceiling
2,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,800 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
1,800 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
1,800 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
1,800 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
1,800 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
1,800 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
2,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:40Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:40Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:40Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:40Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:40Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:19Z
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
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW025CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM221800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Wind
300° at 10 kt
Visibility
9 km
Clouds
SCT023CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be good at 9 km. Scattered clouds at 2300 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 22:00Z - 05:00Z
IFR
Wind
80° at 10 kt
Visibility
4.9 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT014CB BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the East (80°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 4.9 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 1400 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM230600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Wind
100° at 6 kt
Visibility
7 km
Clouds
SCT018TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (100°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be good at 7 km. Scattered clouds at 1800 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.