Quelimane Airport

FQQL / UEL

Quelimane, MZ

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF FQQL 032200Z 0400/0500 VRB03KT 9999 FEW020 TX29/0413Z TN20/0403Z PROB30 TEMPO 0400/0406 0400 FG FEW008 SCT013 BECMG 0406/0408 34005KT BECMG 0412/0414 15007KT SCT024

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
05:00Z
+-1h
Sat
06:00Z
+0h
Sat
07:00Z
+1h
Sat
08:00Z
+2h
Sat
09:00Z
+3h
Sat
10:00Z
+4h
Sat
11:00Z
+5h
Sat
12:00Z
+6h
Sat
13:00Z
+7h
Sat
14:00Z
+8h
Sat
15:00Z
+9h
Sat
16:00Z
+10h
Sat
17:00Z
+11h
Sat
18:00Z
+12h
Sat
19:00Z
+13h
Sat
20:00Z
+14h
Sat
21:00Z
+15h
Sat
22:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
VRB
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
Wind Speed
3 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 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
FEW020
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT024
SCT024
SCT024
SCT024
SCT024
SCT024
SCT024
SCT024
SCT024
SCT024
SCT024
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
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Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:36Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:36Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:36Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:36Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:23Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:23Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:23Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:23Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:23Z
🌙
Night
🌙
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
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 00:00Z - 06:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
0.4 km
Weather
Fog
Clouds
FEW008 SCT013
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be poor at 0.4 km. Weather conditions: Fog. Few clouds at 800 feet, Scattered clouds at 1300 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 06:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
340° at 5 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 5 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 12:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
150° at 7 kt
Clouds
SCT024
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 7 kt. Scattered clouds at 2400 feet. 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.