General Rafael Buelna International Airport

MMMZ / MZT

Mazatlàn, MX

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MMMZ 032318Z 0400/0500 22008KT P6SM SCT030CB BKN240 TX36/0419Z TN26/0412Z TEMPO 0400/0404 5SM TSRA BKN030CB FM040400 29004KT P6SM SCT015 BKN120 BECMG 0406/0407 12004KT FM041000 15004KT 4SM BR HZ BKN015 BKN120 FM041500 16005KT 6SM HZ SCT020 SCT120 FM041600 22010KT P6SM SCT300 FM042100 26010KT P6SM SCT300

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
02:00Z
+-1h
Sat
03:00Z
+0h
Sat
04:00Z
+1h
Sat
05:00Z
+2h
Sat
06:00Z
+3h
Sat
07:00Z
+4h
Sat
08:00Z
+5h
Sat
09:00Z
+6h
Sat
10:00Z
+7h
Sat
11:00Z
+8h
Sat
12:00Z
+9h
Sat
13:00Z
+10h
Sat
14:00Z
+11h
Sat
15:00Z
+12h
Sat
16:00Z
+13h
Sat
17:00Z
+14h
Sat
18:00Z
+15h
Sat
19:00Z
+16h
Sat
20:00Z
+17h
Sat
21:00Z
+18h
Sat
22:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
220°
SW
220°
SW
290°
W
290°
W
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 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
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT030CB
BKN240
SCT030CB
BKN240
SCT015
BKN120
SCT015
BKN120
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
24,000 ft
AGL
24,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:13Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:13Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:13Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:13Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:13Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:46Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:46Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:46Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:46Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:46Z
🌙
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
SCT030CB BKN240
📖 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 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 24000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 00:00Z - 04:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN030CB
📖 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 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM040400 04:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
Wind
290° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT015 BKN120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 06:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
120° at 4 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 4 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM041000 10:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Wind
150° at 4 kt
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Mist, Haze
Clouds
BKN015 BKN120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Mist, Haze. Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 12000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM041500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 5 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Haze
Clouds
SCT020 SCT120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Scattered clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM041600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT300
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 30000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM042100 21:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT300
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 30000 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.