Quetzalcóatl International Airport

MMNL / NLD

Nuevo Laredo, MX

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MMNL 031728Z 0318/0418 13015KT P6SM SCT030 SCT090 BECMG 0321/0322 13010G20KT FM040300 13015KT P6SM SKC BECMG 0407/0408 13008KT 6SM HZ TEMPO 0410/0414 4SM BR HZ BKN010 FM041500 14015KT P6SM BKN015 BECMG 0416/0417 SKC

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
04:00Z
+-1h
Sat
05:00Z
+0h
Sat
06:00Z
+1h
Sat
07:00Z
+2h
Sat
08:00Z
+3h
Sat
09:00Z
+4h
Sat
10:00Z
+5h
Sat
11:00Z
+6h
Sat
12:00Z
+7h
Sat
13:00Z
+8h
Sat
14:00Z
+9h
Sat
15:00Z
+10h
Sat
16:00Z
+11h
Wind Dir
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
Wind Speed
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Mist, Haze
BR HZ
Mist, Haze
BR HZ
Mist, Haze
BR HZ
Mist, Haze
BR HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT030
SCT090
SCT030
SCT090
SCT030
SCT090
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:05Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:05Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:05Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:05Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:54Z
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
130° at 15 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030 SCT090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 15 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 9000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 21:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
130° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM040300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
130° at 15 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 15 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 07:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
130° at 8 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Haze
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 10:00Z - 14:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Mist, Haze
Clouds
BKN010
📖 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. Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM041500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
MVFR
Wind
140° at 15 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 15 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 16:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Skies will be clear. 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.