Mariscal Sucre International Airport

SEQM / UIO

Quito, EC

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SEQM 032305Z 0400/0424 03004KT 9999 SCT005 BKN020 BECMG 0413/0415 24004KT BKN023 BKN100 BECMG 0417/0419 36012KT FEW026TCU SCT030 TEMPO 0420/0422 TSRA FEW026CB BKN030 TX23/0419Z TN12/0411Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
02:00Z
+-1h
Wed
03:00Z
+0h
Wed
04:00Z
+1h
Wed
05:00Z
+2h
Wed
06:00Z
+3h
Wed
07:00Z
+4h
Wed
08:00Z
+5h
Wed
09:00Z
+6h
Wed
10:00Z
+7h
Wed
11:00Z
+8h
Wed
12:00Z
+9h
Wed
13:00Z
+10h
Wed
14:00Z
+11h
Wed
15:00Z
+12h
Wed
16:00Z
+13h
Wed
17:00Z
+14h
Wed
18:00Z
+15h
Wed
19:00Z
+16h
Wed
20:00Z
+17h
Wed
21:00Z
+18h
Wed
22:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
Wind Speed
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ 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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT005
BKN020
SCT005
BKN020
SCT005
BKN020
SCT005
BKN020
SCT005
BKN020
SCT005
BKN020
SCT005
BKN020
SCT005
BKN020
SCT005
BKN020
SCT005
BKN020
SCT005
BKN020
BKN023
BKN100
BKN023
BKN100
BKN023
BKN100
BKN023
BKN100
FEW026TCU
SCT030
FEW026TCU
SCT030
FEW026TCU
SCT030
FEW026CB
BKN030
FEW026CB
BKN030
FEW026TCU
SCT030
Ceiling
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,300 ft
AGL
2,300 ft
AGL
2,300 ft
AGL
2,300 ft
AGL
2,600 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
2,600 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
2,600 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
2,600 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:59Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:59Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:59Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:59Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:59Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:00Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:00Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:00Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:00Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:00Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
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
30° at 4 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT005 BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 500 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 13:00Z - 15:00Z
MVFR
Wind
240° at 4 kt
Clouds
BKN023 BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 4 kt. Broken clouds at 2300 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 17:00Z - 19:00Z
MVFR
Wind
360° at 12 kt
Clouds
FEW026TCU SCT030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (360°) at 12 kt. Few clouds at 2600 feet, Scattered clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 20:00Z - 22:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
FEW026CB BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Few clouds at 2600 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 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.