Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport

EPGD / GDN

Gdańsk, PL

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF EPGD 031730Z 0318/0418 25015KT 9999 SCT015 TEMPO 0318/0320 27025G35KT 4000 -SHRA BKN009 BKN014TCU TEMPO 0320/0324 27015G28KT 4000 SHRA BKN007 BKN012CB TEMPO 0400/0407 BKN007 TEMPO 0408/0417 27018G38KT SCT015TCU

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
23:00Z
+-1h
Sat
00:00Z
+0h
Sat
01:00Z
+1h
Sat
02:00Z
+2h
Sat
03:00Z
+3h
Sat
04:00Z
+4h
Sat
05:00Z
+5h
Sat
06:00Z
+6h
Sat
07:00Z
+7h
Sat
08:00Z
+8h
Sat
09:00Z
+9h
Sat
10:00Z
+10h
Sat
11:00Z
+11h
Sat
12:00Z
+12h
Sat
13:00Z
+13h
Sat
14:00Z
+14h
Sat
15:00Z
+15h
Sat
16:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
Wind Speed
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
18 kt
G38 kt
18 kt
G38 kt
18 kt
G38 kt
18 kt
G38 kt
18 kt
G38 kt
18 kt
G38 kt
18 kt
G38 kt
18 kt
G38 kt
18 kt
G38 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
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT015
BKN007
BKN007
BKN007
BKN007
BKN007
BKN007
BKN007
SCT015
SCT015TCU
SCT015TCU
SCT015TCU
SCT015TCU
SCT015TCU
SCT015TCU
SCT015TCU
SCT015TCU
SCT015TCU
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
1,500 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
1,500 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
1,500 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
1,500 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
1,500 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
1,500 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
1,500 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
1,500 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
1,500 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
Flight Rules VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:24Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:24Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 04:24Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:24Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:24Z
☀️
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
250° at 15 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 15 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 18:00Z - 20:00Z
LIFR
Wind
270° at 25 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN009 BKN014TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the West (270°) at 25 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 900 feet, Broken clouds at 1400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 20:00Z - 00:00Z
LIFR
Wind
270° at 15 kt
Gusts: 28 kt
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN007 BKN012CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the West (270°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 28 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 700 feet, Broken clouds at 1200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 00:00Z - 07:00Z
IFR
Clouds
BKN007
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 700 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 08:00Z - 17:00Z
MVFR
Wind
270° at 18 kt
Gusts: 38 kt
Clouds
SCT015TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the West (270°) at 18 kt. Gusts up to 38 kt are expected. Scattered clouds at 1500 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.