General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport

MMTM / TAM

Tampico, MX

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF MMTM 041726Z 0418/0518 12010KT P6SM SCT020 BECMG 0419/0420 12015KT FM050300 14005KT 5SM HZ BKN010 TEMPO 0510/0514 3SM BR OVC010 FM051500 12005KT 4SM BR HZ BKN015 FM051700 10010KT 6SM HZ BKN020

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
21:00Z
+-1h
Sat
22:00Z
+0h
Sat
23:00Z
+1h
Sun
00:00Z
+2h
Sun
01:00Z
+3h
Sun
02:00Z
+4h
Sun
03:00Z
+5h
Sun
04:00Z
+6h
Sun
05:00Z
+7h
Sun
06:00Z
+8h
Sun
07:00Z
+9h
Sun
08:00Z
+10h
Sun
09:00Z
+11h
Sun
10:00Z
+12h
Sun
11:00Z
+13h
Sun
12:00Z
+14h
Sun
13:00Z
+15h
Sun
14:00Z
+16h
Sun
15:00Z
+17h
Sun
16:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
10 kt
5 kt
5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
>6SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
Mist, Haze
BR HZ
Mist, Haze
BR HZ
Clouds
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
SCT020
OVC010
OVC010
OVC010
OVC010
SCT020
BKN015
BKN015
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:15Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:15Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:15Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:15Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:15Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:44Z
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
120° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 19:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
120° at 15 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 15 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
MVFR
Wind
140° at 5 kt
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Haze
Clouds
BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 10:00Z - 14:00Z
IFR
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Overcast skies at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM051500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
MVFR
Wind
120° at 5 kt
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Mist, Haze
Clouds
BKN015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Mist, Haze. Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM051700 17:00Z - 23:00Z
MVFR
Wind
100° at 10 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Haze
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (100°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Haze. 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.