Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Sat
23:00Z
+-1h
|
Sun
00:00Z
+0h
|
Sun
01:00Z
+1h
|
Sun
02:00Z
+2h
|
Sun
03:00Z
+3h
|
Sun
04:00Z
+4h
|
Sun
05:00Z
+5h
|
Sun
06:00Z
+6h
|
Sun
07:00Z
+7h
|
Sun
08:00Z
+8h
|
Sun
09:00Z
+9h
|
Sun
10:00Z
+10h
|
Sun
11:00Z
+11h
|
Sun
12:00Z
+12h
|
Sun
13:00Z
+13h
|
Sun
14:00Z
+14h
|
Sun
15:00Z
+15h
|
Sun
16:00Z
+16h
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
40°
NE
|
40°
NE
|
40°
NE
|
| Wind Speed |
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
|
7 kt
|
7 kt
|
7 kt
|
| Visibility |
>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
|
| Clouds |
SCT020
BKN120
|
SCT020
BKN120
|
SCT020
BKN120
|
SCT020
BKN120
|
SCT020
BKN120
|
SCT020
BKN120
|
SCT020
BKN120
|
SCT020
BKN120
|
SCT020
BKN120
|
SCT020
BKN120
|
SCT020
BKN120
|
SCT020
BKN120
|
SCT020
BKN120
|
SCT020
BKN120
|
SCT020
BKN120
|
SCT025
BKN040
|
SCT025
BKN040
|
SCT025
BKN040
|
| Ceiling |
12,000 ft
AGL
|
12,000 ft
AGL
|
12,000 ft
AGL
|
12,000 ft
AGL
|
12,000 ft
AGL
|
12,000 ft
AGL
|
12,000 ft
AGL
|
12,000 ft
AGL
|
12,000 ft
AGL
|
12,000 ft
AGL
|
12,000 ft
AGL
|
12,000 ft
AGL
|
12,000 ft
AGL
|
12,000 ft
AGL
|
12,000 ft
AGL
|
4,000 ft
AGL
|
4,000 ft
AGL
|
4,000 ft
AGL
|
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Day/Night |
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
04:39Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
04:39Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
04:39Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
04:39Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
04:39Z
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (280°) at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 2000 feet, Scattered clouds at 11000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 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.