Plovdiv International Airport

LBPD / PDV

Plovdiv, BG

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LBPD 141100Z 1412/1512 30008KT 9999 SCT070 BECMG 1413/1415 10010KT BECMG 1417/1419 VRB03KT TEMPO 1501/1506 3000 BR BKN015

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
16:00Z
+-1h
Thu
17:00Z
+0h
Thu
18:00Z
+1h
Thu
19:00Z
+2h
Thu
20:00Z
+3h
Thu
21:00Z
+4h
Thu
22:00Z
+5h
Thu
23:00Z
+6h
Fri
00:00Z
+7h
Fri
01:00Z
+8h
Fri
02:00Z
+9h
Fri
03:00Z
+10h
Fri
04:00Z
+11h
Fri
05:00Z
+12h
Fri
06:00Z
+13h
Fri
07:00Z
+14h
Fri
08:00Z
+15h
Fri
09:00Z
+16h
Fri
10:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
300°
NW
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
8 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT070
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN015
BKN015
BKN015
BKN015
BKN015
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:02Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:02Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:02Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:02Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:02Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:56Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:56Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:56Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:56Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:56Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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
300° at 8 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 13:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Wind
100° at 10 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (100°) at 10 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 17:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 01:00Z - 06:00Z
IFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.