Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport

LDZA / ZAG

Velika Gorica, HR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LDZA 141725Z 1418/1518 16006KT 9999 SCT040 TX17/1510Z TN09/1504Z PROB30 TEMPO 1418/1420 22008KT SHRA FEW040TCU PROB30 TEMPO 1420/1423 25015G25KT 4000 TSRA FEW030CB BKN040 PROB30 TEMPO 1509/1514 22010KT TSRA FEW035CB BKN045 PROB40 TEMPO 1514/1518 RA

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
22:00Z
+-1h
Thu
23:00Z
+0h
Fri
00:00Z
+1h
Fri
01:00Z
+2h
Fri
02:00Z
+3h
Fri
03:00Z
+4h
Fri
04:00Z
+5h
Fri
05:00Z
+6h
Fri
06:00Z
+7h
Fri
07:00Z
+8h
Fri
08:00Z
+9h
Fri
09:00Z
+10h
Fri
10:00Z
+11h
Fri
11:00Z
+12h
Fri
12:00Z
+13h
Fri
13:00Z
+14h
Fri
14:00Z
+15h
Fri
15:00Z
+16h
Fri
16:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 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
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Rain
RA
40%
Rain
RA
40%
Rain
RA
40%
Clouds
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
FEW035CB
BKN045
FEW035CB
BKN045
FEW035CB
BKN045
FEW035CB
BKN045
FEW035CB
BKN045
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4,500 ft
AGL
4,500 ft
AGL
4,500 ft
AGL
4,500 ft
AGL
4,500 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:52Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:52Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:52Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:52Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:52Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
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
160° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 18:00Z - 20:00Z
MVFR
Wind
220° at 8 kt
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
FEW040TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 8 kt. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Few clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 20:00Z - 23:00Z
IFR
Wind
250° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
FEW030CB BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Few clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB30 TEMPO 09:00Z - 14:00Z
MVFR
Wind
220° at 10 kt
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
FEW035CB BKN045
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 10 kt. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Few clouds at 3500 feet, Broken clouds at 4500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB40 TEMPO 14:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Weather
Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Weather conditions: Rain. 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.