Leipzig/Halle Airport

EDDP / LEJ

Schkeuditz, DE

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF EDDP 041700Z 0418/0518 26006KT 9999 FEW035 TEMPO 0418/0421 SHRA BKN020TCU BECMG 0503/0506 27011KT PROB30 TEMPO 0503/0506 SHRA BKN020TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0506/0508 BKN014 BECMG 0508/0511 29015G25KT PROB40 TEMPO 0511/0516 SHRA SCT040CB BECMG 0516/0518 30007KT

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
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
BKN020TCU
BKN020TCU
BKN020TCU
BKN014
BKN014
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT040CB
SCT040CB
SCT040CB
SCT040CB
SCT040CB
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
4,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
4,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
4,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
4,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 19:31Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:28Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:28Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 04:28Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:28Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:28Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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
260° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (260°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 18:00Z - 21:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN020TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

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

BECMG 03:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 11 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (270°) at 11 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 03:00Z - 06:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN020TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 06:00Z - 08:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN014
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Broken clouds at 1400 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 08:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Wind
290° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 11:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 16:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
300° at 7 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 7 kt. 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.