Manchester Airport

EGCC / MAN

Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF EGCC 032302Z 0400/0506 21005KT 9999 FEW035 PROB30 TEMPO 0402/0409 8000 -RADZ BKN014 BECMG 0403/0406 27010KT PROB40 TEMPO 0409/0418 27015G25KT TEMPO 0423/0506 7000 -RADZ BKN014 PROB30 TEMPO 0423/0506 4000 RADZ BKN009

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
00:00Z
+-1h
Sat
01:00Z
+0h
Sat
02:00Z
+1h
Sat
03:00Z
+2h
Sat
04:00Z
+3h
Sat
05:00Z
+4h
Sat
06:00Z
+5h
Sat
07:00Z
+6h
Sat
08:00Z
+7h
Sat
09:00Z
+8h
Sat
10:00Z
+9h
Sat
11:00Z
+10h
Sat
12:00Z
+11h
Sat
13:00Z
+12h
Sat
14:00Z
+13h
Sat
15:00Z
+14h
Sat
16:00Z
+15h
Sat
17:00Z
+16h
Sat
18:00Z
+17h
Sat
19:00Z
+18h
Sat
20:00Z
+19h
Sat
21:00Z
+20h
Sat
22:00Z
+21h
Sat
23:00Z
+22h
Sun
00:00Z
+23h
Sun
01:00Z
+24h
Sun
02:00Z
+25h
Sun
03:00Z
+26h
Sun
04:00Z
+27h
Wind Dir
210°
SW
210°
SW
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 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
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light RADZ
-RADZ
30%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
30%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
30%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
30%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
30%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
30%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
RADZ
RADZ
30%
RADZ
RADZ
30%
RADZ
RADZ
30%
RADZ
RADZ
30%
RADZ
RADZ
30%
RADZ
RADZ
30%
Clouds
FEW035
FEW035
BKN014
BKN014
BKN014
BKN014
BKN014
BKN014
BKN014
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN009
BKN009
BKN009
BKN009
BKN009
BKN009
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
900 ft
AGL
900 ft
AGL
900 ft
AGL
900 ft
AGL
900 ft
AGL
900 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:25Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:25Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 04:25Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:25Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:25Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:34Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:34Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:34Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 19:34Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:34Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:26Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:26Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 04:26Z
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
210° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 02:00Z - 09:00Z
IFR
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Light RADZ
Clouds
BKN014
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Light RADZ. Broken clouds at 1400 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 03:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 10 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (270°) at 10 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 09:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Winds from the West (270°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 23:00Z - 06:00Z
IFR
Visibility
7 km
Weather
Light RADZ
Clouds
BKN014
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 7 km. Weather conditions: Light RADZ. Broken clouds at 1400 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB30 TEMPO 23:00Z - 06:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
RADZ
Clouds
BKN009
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: RADZ. Broken clouds at 900 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.