Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport

KFLL / FLL

Fort Lauderdale, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KFLL 052050Z 0521/0624 15008KT P6SM VCTS FEW030 SCT040CB FM060200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW025 SCT050 FM061400 13010KT P6SM VCTS FEW025 SCT035CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
22:00Z
+-1h
Sun
23:00Z
+0h
Mon
00:00Z
+1h
Mon
01:00Z
+2h
Mon
02:00Z
+3h
Mon
03:00Z
+4h
Mon
04:00Z
+5h
Mon
05:00Z
+6h
Mon
06:00Z
+7h
Mon
07:00Z
+8h
Mon
08:00Z
+9h
Mon
09:00Z
+10h
Mon
10:00Z
+11h
Mon
11:00Z
+12h
Mon
12:00Z
+13h
Mon
13:00Z
+14h
Mon
14:00Z
+15h
Mon
15:00Z
+16h
Mon
16:00Z
+17h
Mon
17:00Z
+18h
Mon
18:00Z
+19h
Mon
19:00Z
+20h
Mon
20:00Z
+21h
Mon
21:00Z
+22h
Mon
22:00Z
+23h
Wind Dir
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW030
SCT040CB
FEW030
SCT040CB
FEW030
SCT040CB
FEW030
SCT040CB
FEW025
SCT050
FEW025
SCT050
FEW025
SCT050
FEW025
SCT050
FEW025
SCT050
FEW025
SCT050
FEW030
SCT040CB
FEW030
SCT040CB
FEW030
SCT040CB
FEW030
SCT040CB
FEW030
SCT040CB
FEW030
SCT040CB
FEW025
SCT035CB
FEW025
SCT035CB
FEW025
SCT035CB
FEW025
SCT035CB
FEW025
SCT035CB
FEW025
SCT035CB
FEW030
SCT040CB
FEW030
SCT040CB
FEW030
SCT040CB
Ceiling
4,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
4,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
4,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
4,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ 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
4,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
4,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
4,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
4,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:08Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:08Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:08Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:08Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:08Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:51Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:51Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:51Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:51Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:51Z
🌙
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
150° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW030 SCT040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM060200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW025 SCT050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 2500 feet, Scattered clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM061400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
MVFR
Wind
130° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW025 SCT035CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 2500 feet, Scattered clouds at 3500 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.