La Isabela International Airport

MDJB / JBQ

La Isabela, DO

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MDJB 141600Z 1418/1518 18013KT 9999 FEW020CB BKN022 SCT080 PROB30 TEMPO 1418/1421 7000-RA FEW014CB BKN016 SCT070 BECMG 1423/1501 00000KT TAF MDLR 141600Z 1418/1518 14014KT 9999 SCT022 PROB30 1418/1500 8000-SHRA BKN017 SCT080 BECMG 1500/1502 00000KT FEW016

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
23:00Z
+-1h
Fri
00:00Z
+0h
Fri
01:00Z
+1h
Fri
02:00Z
+2h
Fri
03:00Z
+3h
Fri
04:00Z
+4h
Fri
05:00Z
+5h
Fri
06:00Z
+6h
Fri
07:00Z
+7h
Fri
08:00Z
+8h
Fri
09:00Z
+9h
Fri
10:00Z
+10h
Fri
11:00Z
+11h
Fri
12:00Z
+12h
Fri
13:00Z
+13h
Fri
14:00Z
+14h
Fri
15:00Z
+15h
Fri
16:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
180°
S
--
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
Wind Speed
13 kt
--
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 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
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW020CB
BKN022
FEW016
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
Ceiling
2,200 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:29Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:29Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:29Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:29Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:29Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:30Z
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
180° at 13 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW020CB BKN022 SCT080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (180°) at 13 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 2200 feet, Scattered clouds at 8000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 18:00Z - 21:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
FEW014CB BKN016 SCT070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Few clouds at 1400 feet, Broken clouds at 1600 feet, Scattered clouds at 7000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 23:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 14 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT022
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 14 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2200 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 18:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN017 SCT080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Broken clouds at 1700 feet, Scattered clouds at 8000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 00:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Clouds
FEW016
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Few clouds at 1600 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.