Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport

LFLC / CFE

Clermont-Ferrand, FR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD LFLC 141802Z 1418/1518 VRB03KT 9999 BKN040 TEMPO 1418/1420 31010KT 4000 SHRA BKN035TCU PROB30 TEMPO 1418/1419 31020G30KT 1500 TSRAGS SCT010 BKN030CB BECMG 1420/1422 -RA OVC025 PROB30 TEMPO 1503/1506 4000 RADZ BKN014 PROB40 TEMPO 1506/1509 BKN011 FM150900 36010KT 9999 FEW025TCU BKN030 PROB40 TEMPO 1509/1512 4000 SHRA SCT040TCU PROB30 TEMPO 1512/1518 4000 SHRA SCT040TCU

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
19:00Z
+-1h
Thu
20:00Z
+0h
Thu
21:00Z
+1h
Thu
22:00Z
+2h
Thu
23:00Z
+3h
Fri
00:00Z
+4h
Fri
01:00Z
+5h
Fri
02:00Z
+6h
Fri
03:00Z
+7h
Fri
04:00Z
+8h
Fri
05:00Z
+9h
Fri
06:00Z
+10h
Fri
07:00Z
+11h
Fri
08:00Z
+12h
Fri
09:00Z
+13h
Fri
10:00Z
+14h
Fri
11:00Z
+15h
Fri
12:00Z
+16h
Fri
13:00Z
+17h
Fri
14:00Z
+18h
Fri
15:00Z
+19h
Fri
16:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
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
3 kt
3 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
4 km
4 km
4 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
RADZ
RADZ
30%
RADZ
RADZ
30%
RADZ
RADZ
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Clouds
BKN040
OVC025
OVC025
OVC025
OVC025
OVC025
OVC025
OVC025
BKN014
BKN014
BKN014
BKN011
BKN011
BKN011
SCT040TCU
SCT040TCU
SCT040TCU
SCT040TCU
SCT040TCU
SCT040TCU
SCT040TCU
SCT040TCU
Ceiling
4,000 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,100 ft
AGL
1,100 ft
AGL
1,100 ft
AGL
4,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
4,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
4,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
4,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
4,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
4,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
4,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
4,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
Flight Rules VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 19:07Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:07Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:07Z
🌙
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 18:00Z - 20:00Z
IFR
Wind
310° at 10 kt
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN035TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB30 TEMPO 18:00Z - 19:00Z
LIFR
Wind
310° at 20 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
1.5 km
Weather
Thunderstorm RAGS
Clouds
SCT010 BKN030CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 1.5 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm RAGS. Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 20:00Z - 22:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
OVC025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Weather conditions: Light Rain. Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 03:00Z - 06:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
RADZ
Clouds
BKN014
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: RADZ. Broken clouds at 1400 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB40 TEMPO 06:00Z - 09:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN011
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Broken clouds at 1100 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM150900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
MVFR
Wind
360° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW025TCU BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (360°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2500 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB40 TEMPO 09:00Z - 12:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT040TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB30 TEMPO 12:00Z - 18:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT040TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 4000 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.