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TAF Forecast

Bangui M'Poko International Airport

FEFF / BGF

Bangui, CF

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:

TAF FEFF 141700Z 1418/1524 VRB03KT 8000 FEW010 PROB30 TEMPO 1501/1505 VRB17KT 4000 TSRA BKN010 FEW033CB BECMG 15061508 BKN013

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter	Thu 18:00Z +-1h	Thu 19:00Z +0h	Thu 20:00Z +1h	Thu 21:00Z +2h	Thu 22:00Z +3h	Thu 23:00Z +4h	Fri 00:00Z +5h	Fri 01:00Z +6h	Fri 02:00Z +7h	Fri 03:00Z +8h	Fri 04:00Z +9h	Fri 05:00Z +10h	Fri 06:00Z +11h	Fri 07:00Z +12h	Fri 08:00Z +13h	Fri 09:00Z +14h	Fri 10:00Z +15h	Fri 11:00Z +16h	Fri 12:00Z +17h	Fri 13:00Z +18h	Fri 14:00Z +19h	Fri 15:00Z +20h	Fri 16:00Z +21h	Fri 17:00Z +22h	Fri 18:00Z +23h	Fri 19:00Z +24h	Fri 20:00Z +25h	Fri 21:00Z +26h	Fri 22:00Z +27h
Wind Dir	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB	VRB
Wind Speed	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	17 kt	17 kt	17 kt	17 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt	3 kt
Visibility	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	4 km	4 km	4 km	4 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km
Weather	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA 30%	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA 30%	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA 30%	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA 30%	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear
Clouds	FEW010	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN010 FEW033CB	BKN010 FEW033CB	BKN010 FEW033CB	BKN010 FEW033CB	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013	BKN013
Ceiling	🌤️ Unlimited	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,000 ft AGL	1,000 ft AGL	1,000 ft AGL	1,000 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL	1,300 ft AGL
Flight Rules	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	IFR	IFR	IFR	IFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR	MVFR
Day/Night	☀️ Day 🌇 18:07Z	🌙 Night 🌇 18:07Z	🌙 Night 🌇 18:07Z	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night 🌅 05:52Z	🌙 Night 🌅 05:52Z	🌙 Night 🌅 05:52Z	☀️ Day 🌅 05:52Z	☀️ Day 🌅 05:52Z	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day 🌇 18:07Z	☀️ Day 🌇 18:07Z	☀️ Day 🌇 18:07Z	🌙 Night 🌇 18:07Z	🌙 Night 🌇 18:07Z	🌙 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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE

MVFR

Wind

VRB° at 3 kt

Visibility

8 km

Clouds

FEW010

📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be good at 8 km. Few clouds at 1000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 01:00Z - 05:00Z

IFR

Wind

VRB° at 17 kt

Visibility

4 km

Weather

Thunderstorm Rain

Clouds

BKN010 FEW033CB

📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 17 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 1000 feet, Few clouds at 3300 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG

MVFR

Clouds

BKN013

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Broken clouds at 1300 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.