Guadalajara International Airport

MMGL / GDL

Guadalajara, MX

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MMGL 032334Z 0400/0500 22008KT P6SM SCT025CB BKN080 BKN300 TX27/0419Z TN16/0412Z TEMPO 0400/0404 5SM TSRA BKN025CB FM040500 26004KT 6SM HZ SCT015 BKN080 TEMPO 0410/0414 4SM BR HZ FM041500 07005KT 6SM HZ SCT025 BKN100 FM042100 27006KT P6SM VC SH SCT025CB BKN100 TEMPO 0421/0424 4SM TSRA BKN020CB OVC100

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
00:00Z
+-1h
Sat
01:00Z
+0h
Sat
02:00Z
+1h
Sat
03:00Z
+2h
Sat
04:00Z
+3h
Sat
05:00Z
+4h
Sat
06:00Z
+5h
Sat
07:00Z
+6h
Sat
08:00Z
+7h
Sat
09:00Z
+8h
Sat
10:00Z
+9h
Sat
11:00Z
+10h
Sat
12:00Z
+11h
Sat
13:00Z
+12h
Sat
14:00Z
+13h
Sat
15:00Z
+14h
Sat
16:00Z
+15h
Sat
17:00Z
+16h
Sat
18:00Z
+17h
Sat
19:00Z
+18h
Sat
20:00Z
+19h
Sat
21:00Z
+20h
Sat
22:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
220°
SW
220°
SW
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
8 kt
8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
>6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
4SM
4SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Mist, Haze
BR HZ
Mist, Haze
BR HZ
Mist, Haze
BR HZ
Mist, Haze
BR HZ
☀️ Clear
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Clouds
SCT025CB
BKN080
SCT025CB
BKN080
SCT025CB
BKN080
SCT025CB
BKN080
SCT025CB
BKN080
SCT015
BKN080
SCT015
BKN080
SCT015
BKN080
SCT015
BKN080
SCT015
BKN080
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT025CB
BKN080
SCT025
BKN100
SCT025
BKN100
SCT025
BKN100
SCT025
BKN100
SCT025
BKN100
SCT025
BKN100
BKN020CB
OVC100
BKN020CB
OVC100
Ceiling
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
8,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:18Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:18Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:18Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:18Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:18Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:41Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:41Z
🌙
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
220° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT025CB BKN080 BKN300
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet, Broken clouds at 30000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 00:00Z - 04:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN025CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM040500 05:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 4 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Haze
Clouds
SCT015 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 10:00Z - 14:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Mist, Haze
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Mist, Haze. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM041500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
70° at 5 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Haze
Clouds
SCT025 BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM042100 21:00Z - 03:00Z
MVFR
Wind
270° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT025CB BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 21:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN020CB OVC100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Overcast skies at 10000 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.