Amado Nervo National Airport

MMEP / TPQ

Tepic, MX

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MMEP 041718Z 0418/0518 100005KT P6SM SKC FM042000 35005KT P6SM SCT020CB BECMG 0423/0501 4SM TSRA BKN020CB TEMPO 0502/0506 2SM TSRA OVC020CB FM050600 00000KT 4SM HZ BKN020 FM051200 00000KT P6SM SCT020 BKN200

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
19:00Z
+-1h
Sat
20:00Z
+0h
Sat
21:00Z
+1h
Sat
22:00Z
+2h
Sat
23:00Z
+3h
Sun
00:00Z
+4h
Sun
01:00Z
+5h
Sun
02:00Z
+6h
Sun
03:00Z
+7h
Sun
04:00Z
+8h
Sun
05:00Z
+9h
Sun
06:00Z
+10h
Sun
07:00Z
+11h
Sun
08:00Z
+12h
Sun
09:00Z
+13h
Sun
10:00Z
+14h
Sun
11:00Z
+15h
Sun
12:00Z
+16h
Sun
13:00Z
+17h
Sun
14:00Z
+18h
Sun
15:00Z
+19h
Sun
16:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
100°
E
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Clouds
CLR
SCT020CB
SCT020CB
SCT020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
OVC020CB
OVC020CB
OVC020CB
OVC020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
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
2,000 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
Flight Rules VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:42Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:42Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:17Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:17Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:17Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:17Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:17Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:42Z
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
100° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (100°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM042000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Wind
350° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (350°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 23:00Z - 01:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 02:00Z - 06:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
OVC020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM050600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Haze
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM051200 12:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken 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.