Yakubu Gowon Airport

DNJO / JOS

Jos, NG

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF DNJO 141700Z 1418/1524 25011KT 5000-TSRA BKN007 FEW016CB BECMG 1420/1422 VRB02KT CAVOK TEMPO 1504/1508 5000 BR BKN005 BECMG 1508/1510 26010KT BKN010 PROB30 TEMPO 1514/1519 TS SCT010 FEW017CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
00:00Z
+-1h
Fri
01:00Z
+0h
Fri
02:00Z
+1h
Fri
03:00Z
+2h
Fri
04:00Z
+3h
Fri
05:00Z
+4h
Fri
06:00Z
+5h
Fri
07:00Z
+6h
Fri
08:00Z
+7h
Fri
09:00Z
+8h
Fri
10:00Z
+9h
Fri
11:00Z
+10h
Fri
12:00Z
+11h
Fri
13:00Z
+12h
Fri
14:00Z
+13h
Fri
15:00Z
+14h
Fri
16:00Z
+15h
Fri
17:00Z
+16h
Fri
18:00Z
+17h
Fri
19:00Z
+18h
Fri
20:00Z
+19h
Fri
21:00Z
+20h
Fri
22:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
Wind Speed
11 kt
11 kt
11 kt
11 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
Visibility -- -- -- --
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
-- -- -- -- -- --
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
-- -- -- --
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN007
FEW016CB
BKN007
FEW016CB
BKN007
FEW016CB
BKN007
FEW016CB
BKN005
BKN005
BKN005
BKN005
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
SCT010
FEW017CB
SCT010
FEW017CB
SCT010
FEW017CB
SCT010
FEW017CB
SCT010
FEW017CB
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
Ceiling
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,700 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,700 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,700 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,700 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,700 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR IFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:44Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:44Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:44Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:44Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:44Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:15Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:15Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:15Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:15Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:15Z
🌙
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
LIFR
Wind
250° at 11 kt
Clouds
BKN007 FEW016CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 11 kt. Broken clouds at 700 feet, Few clouds at 1600 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 20:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 2 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 04:00Z - 08:00Z
IFR
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN005
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 08:00Z - 10:00Z
MVFR
Wind
260° at 10 kt
Clouds
BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (260°) at 10 kt. Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 14:00Z - 19:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
SCT010 FEW017CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, Few clouds at 1700 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.