Lifou Airport

NWWL / LIF

Lifou, NC

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF NWWL 141800Z 1419/1519 12010KT 9999 FEW030 SCT040 BKN065 PROB30 TEMPO 1419/1420 12015G25KT 4000 SHRA FEW018TCU TEMPO 1502/1507 12015G25KT 4000 SHRA FEW025TCU TEMPO 1507/1512 4000 SHRA BKN014 SCT020TCU PROB40 TEMPO 1512/1519 VRB15G25KT 2000 TSRA BKN012 FEW018CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
07:00Z
+-1h
Fri
08:00Z
+0h
Fri
09:00Z
+1h
Fri
10:00Z
+2h
Fri
11:00Z
+3h
Fri
12:00Z
+4h
Fri
13:00Z
+5h
Fri
14:00Z
+6h
Fri
15:00Z
+7h
Fri
16:00Z
+8h
Fri
17:00Z
+9h
Wind Dir
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Clouds
FEW030
SCT040
FEW030
SCT040
FEW030
SCT040
FEW030
SCT040
FEW030
SCT040
BKN012
FEW018CB
BKN012
FEW018CB
BKN012
FEW018CB
BKN012
FEW018CB
BKN012
FEW018CB
BKN012
FEW018CB
Ceiling
6,500 ft
AGL
6,500 ft
AGL
6,500 ft
AGL
6,500 ft
AGL
6,500 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 06:33Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:33Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:26Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:26Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:26Z
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
120° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW030 SCT040 BKN065
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 6500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 19:00Z - 20:00Z
IFR
Wind
120° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
FEW018TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Few clouds at 1800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 02:00Z - 07:00Z
IFR
Wind
120° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
FEW025TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Few clouds at 2500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 07:00Z - 12:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN014 SCT020TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 1400 feet, Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB40 TEMPO 12:00Z - 19:00Z
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
2 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN012 FEW018CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 1200 feet, Few clouds at 1800 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.