Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport

MMPN / UPN

Uruapan, MX

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MMPN 040458Z 0406/0506 00000KT P6SM BKN150 OVC200 PROB40 0411/0415 5SM RA BKN020 BKN150 FM041600 18010KT P6SM BKN020 BKN150 TEMPO 0418/0422 4SM RA BKN020CB FM042200 17010KT 6SM HZ BKN020CB BKN150 TEMPO 0502/0506 4SM TSRA BKN020CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
05:00Z
+-1h
Sat
06:00Z
+0h
Sat
07:00Z
+1h
Sat
08:00Z
+2h
Sat
09:00Z
+3h
Sat
10:00Z
+4h
Sat
11:00Z
+5h
Sat
12:00Z
+6h
Sat
13:00Z
+7h
Sat
14:00Z
+8h
Sat
15:00Z
+9h
Sat
16:00Z
+10h
Sat
17:00Z
+11h
Sat
18:00Z
+12h
Sat
19:00Z
+13h
Sat
20:00Z
+14h
Sat
21:00Z
+15h
Sat
22:00Z
+16h
Sat
23:00Z
+17h
Sun
00:00Z
+18h
Sun
01:00Z
+19h
Sun
02:00Z
+20h
Sun
03:00Z
+21h
Sun
04:00Z
+22h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
180°
S
180°
S
-- -- -- --
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
-- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
10 kt
10 kt
-- -- -- --
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
-- -- --
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Rain
RA
40%
Rain
RA
40%
Rain
RA
40%
Rain
RA
40%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Clouds
BKN150
OVC200
BKN150
OVC200
BKN150
OVC200
BKN150
OVC200
BKN150
OVC200
BKN150
OVC200
BKN020
BKN150
BKN020
BKN150
BKN020
BKN150
BKN020
BKN150
BKN150
OVC200
BKN020
BKN150
BKN020
BKN150
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN150
BKN020CB
BKN150
BKN020CB
BKN150
BKN020CB
BKN150
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
Ceiling
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
15,000 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 VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:20Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:20Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:20Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:39Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:39Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:39Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:39Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:39Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:21Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:21Z
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
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN150 OVC200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 15000 feet, Overcast skies at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 11:00Z - 15:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Rain
Clouds
BKN020 BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Rain. Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM041600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
MVFR
Wind
180° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN020 BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (180°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 18:00Z - 22:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Rain
Clouds
BKN020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Rain. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM042200 22:00Z - 04:00Z
MVFR
Wind
170° at 10 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Haze
Clouds
BKN020CB BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (170°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 02:00Z - 06:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN020CB
📖 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. 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.