Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Sun
01:00Z
+-1h
|
Sun
02:00Z
+0h
|
Sun
03:00Z
+1h
|
Sun
04:00Z
+2h
|
Sun
05:00Z
+3h
|
Sun
06:00Z
+4h
|
Sun
07:00Z
+5h
|
Sun
08:00Z
+6h
|
Sun
09:00Z
+7h
|
Sun
10:00Z
+8h
|
Sun
11:00Z
+9h
|
Sun
12:00Z
+10h
|
Sun
13:00Z
+11h
|
Sun
14:00Z
+12h
|
Sun
15:00Z
+13h
|
Sun
16:00Z
+14h
|
Sun
17:00Z
+15h
|
Sun
18:00Z
+16h
|
Sun
19:00Z
+17h
|
Sun
20:00Z
+18h
|
Sun
21:00Z
+19h
|
Sun
22:00Z
+20h
|
Sun
23:00Z
+21h
|
Mon
00:00Z
+22h
|
Mon
01:00Z
+23h
|
Mon
02:00Z
+24h
|
Mon
03:00Z
+25h
|
Mon
04:00Z
+26h
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
| Wind Speed |
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
3 kt
|
3 kt
|
3 kt
|
3 kt
|
3 kt
|
| Visibility |
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
4SM
|
4SM
|
4SM
|
4SM
|
4SM
|
6SM
|
6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
| Weather |
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
|
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
|
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
|
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
|
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
|
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
|
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
| Clouds |
FEW050
SCT250
|
FEW050
SCT250
|
FEW050
SCT250
|
FEW050
SCT250
|
FEW050
SCT250
|
FEW050
SCT250
|
FEW050
SCT250
|
FEW050
SCT250
|
FEW050
SCT250
|
FEW050
SCT250
|
FEW050
SCT250
|
FEW050
SCT250
|
FEW050
SCT250
|
FEW050
SCT250
|
FEW050
SCT250
|
FEW050
SCT250
|
BKN025CB
|
BKN025CB
|
BKN025CB
|
BKN025CB
|
BKN025CB
|
SCT025CB
BKN035
|
SCT025CB
BKN035
|
FEW040
SCT250
|
FEW040
SCT250
|
FEW040
SCT250
|
FEW040
SCT250
|
FEW040
SCT250
|
| Ceiling |
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
2,500 ft
AGL
|
2,500 ft
AGL
|
2,500 ft
AGL
|
2,500 ft
AGL
|
2,500 ft
AGL
|
3,500 ft
AGL
|
3,500 ft
AGL
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Day/Night |
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:01Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:01Z
|
🌅
Dawn
🌅
05:01Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:01Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:01Z
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:58Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:58Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:58Z
|
🌇
Dusk
🌇
18:58Z
|
🌙
Night
🌇
18:58Z
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:01Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:01Z
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 5000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 4000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 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.