Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport

LFMN / NCE

Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, FR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LFMN 150800Z 1509/1615 23020G30KT CAVOK PROB40 TEMPO 1512/1514 22030G40KT BECMG 1518/1521 09018KT BECMG 1523/1601 34010KT PROB30 TEMPO 1523/1604 -TSRA FEW060CB BECMG 1606/1608 VRB03KT BECMG 1610/1612 12012KT

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
09:00Z
+-1h
Fri
10:00Z
+0h
Fri
11:00Z
+1h
Fri
12:00Z
+2h
Fri
13:00Z
+3h
Fri
14:00Z
+4h
Fri
15:00Z
+5h
Fri
16:00Z
+6h
Fri
17:00Z
+7h
Fri
18:00Z
+8h
Fri
19:00Z
+9h
Fri
20:00Z
+10h
Fri
21:00Z
+11h
Fri
22:00Z
+12h
Fri
23:00Z
+13h
Sat
00:00Z
+14h
Sat
01:00Z
+15h
Sat
02:00Z
+16h
Sat
03:00Z
+17h
Sat
04:00Z
+18h
Sat
05:00Z
+19h
Sat
06:00Z
+20h
Sat
07:00Z
+21h
Sat
08:00Z
+22h
Sat
09:00Z
+23h
Sat
10:00Z
+24h
Sat
11:00Z
+25h
Sat
12:00Z
+26h
Sat
13:00Z
+27h
Wind Dir
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
340°
N
340°
N
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
Wind Speed
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
30 kt
G40 kt
30 kt
G40 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
18 kt
G30 kt
18 kt
G30 kt
18 kt
G30 kt
18 kt
G30 kt
18 kt
G30 kt
12 kt
G30 kt
12 kt
G30 kt
12 kt
G30 kt
12 kt
G30 kt
12 kt
G30 kt
10 kt
G30 kt
10 kt
G30 kt
3 kt
G30 kt
3 kt
G30 kt
3 kt
G30 kt
3 kt
G30 kt
12 kt
G30 kt
12 kt
G30 kt
12 kt
G30 kt
12 kt
G30 kt
Visibility
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
Weather
☀️ 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%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
FEW060CB
FEW060CB
FEW060CB
FEW060CB
FEW060CB
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
6,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
6,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
6,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
6,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
6,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:05Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:05Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:05Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:05Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:05Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:53Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:53Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:53Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:53Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:53Z
☀️
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
230° at 20 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 12:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 30 kt
Gusts: 40 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 30 kt. Gusts up to 40 kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 18:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
90° at 18 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (90°) at 18 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 23:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
340° at 10 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 10 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 23:00Z - 04:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
FEW060CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Few clouds at 6000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 06:00Z - 08:00Z
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.

BECMG 10:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
120° at 12 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 12 kt. 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.