Ponta Porã Airport

SBPP / PMG

Ponta Porã, BR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SBPP 160400Z 1606/1706 25005KT 9999 SCT020 FEW035TCU TN22/1609Z TX33/1618Z PROB30 TEMPO 1606/1612 6000 TSRA SCT005 BKN015 FEW035CB BECMG 1612/1614 30005KT SCT020 TEMPO 1618/1622 25008KT SCT020 FEW035TCU BECMG 1700/1702 12006KT CAVOK RMK PGQ

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
09:00Z
+-1h
Tue
10:00Z
+0h
Tue
11:00Z
+1h
Tue
12:00Z
+2h
Tue
13:00Z
+3h
Tue
14:00Z
+4h
Tue
15:00Z
+5h
Tue
16:00Z
+6h
Tue
17:00Z
+7h
Tue
18:00Z
+8h
Tue
19:00Z
+9h
Tue
20:00Z
+10h
Tue
21:00Z
+11h
Tue
22:00Z
+12h
Tue
23:00Z
+13h
Wed
00:00Z
+14h
Wed
01:00Z
+15h
Wed
02:00Z
+16h
Wed
03:00Z
+17h
Wed
04:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
300°
NW
300°
NW
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
Wind Speed
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
5kt
5kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
10+ km
10+ km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT020
FEW035TCU
SCT020
FEW035TCU
SCT020
FEW035TCU
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
FEW035TCU
SCT020
FEW035TCU
SCT020
FEW035TCU
SCT020
FEW035TCU
SCT020
SCT020
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
3500ft ⛈️
TCU Base
3500ft ⛈️
TCU Base
3500ft ⛈️
TCU Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
3500ft ⛈️
TCU Base
3500ft ⛈️
TCU Base
3500ft ⛈️
TCU Base
3500ft ⛈️
TCU Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:55
☀️
Day
🌇 17:55
☀️
Day
🌇 17:55
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:55
🌙
Night
🌇 17:55
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:03
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
250° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT020 FEW035TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Few clouds at 3500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 2025-10-16 06:00:00 - 2025-09-16 12:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
6 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT005 BKN015 FEW035CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 500 feet, Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Few clouds at 3500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2025-09-16 12:00:00 - 2025-09-16 14:00:00
VFR
Wind
300° at 5 kt
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 5kt. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-09-16 18:00:00 - 2025-09-16 22:00:00
MVFR
Wind
250° at 8 kt
Clouds
SCT020 FEW035TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 8kt. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Few clouds at 3500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2025-09-17 00:00:00 - 2025-09-17 02:00:00
VFR
Wind
120° at 6 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. 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.