Penghu Magong Airport

RCQC / MZG

Huxi, TW

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF RCQC 142300Z 1500/1524 03008KT 9999 FEW010 SCT020 BKN050 TX27/1505Z TN24/1521Z TEMPO 1502/1505 8000 -RA SCT010 BKN014 BKN025 BECMG 1506/1509 03013KT FEW010 SCT030 BKN060 BECMG 1512/1515 03005KT FEW010 SCT020 BKN040 TEMPO 1516/1521 FEW010 SCT020 BKN060

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
05:00Z
+-1h
Fri
06:00Z
+0h
Fri
07:00Z
+1h
Fri
08:00Z
+2h
Fri
09:00Z
+3h
Fri
10:00Z
+4h
Fri
11:00Z
+5h
Fri
12:00Z
+6h
Fri
13:00Z
+7h
Fri
14:00Z
+8h
Fri
15:00Z
+9h
Fri
16:00Z
+10h
Fri
17:00Z
+11h
Fri
18:00Z
+12h
Fri
19:00Z
+13h
Fri
20:00Z
+14h
Fri
21:00Z
+15h
Fri
22:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
Wind Speed
8 kt
13 kt
13 kt
13 kt
13 kt
13 kt
13 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 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
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW010
SCT020
FEW010
SCT030
FEW010
SCT030
FEW010
SCT030
FEW010
SCT030
FEW010
SCT030
FEW010
SCT030
FEW010
SCT020
FEW010
SCT020
FEW010
SCT020
FEW010
SCT020
FEW010
SCT020
FEW010
SCT020
FEW010
SCT020
FEW010
SCT020
FEW010
SCT020
FEW010
SCT020
FEW010
SCT020
Ceiling
5,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:22Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:22Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:22Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:37Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:37Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:37Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:37Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:37Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
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
30° at 8 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW010 SCT020 BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 1000 feet, Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 02:00Z - 05:00Z
IFR
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
SCT010 BKN014 BKN025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, Broken clouds at 1400 feet, Broken clouds at 2500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 06:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
30° at 13 kt
Clouds
FEW010 SCT030 BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 13 kt. Few clouds at 1000 feet, Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 12:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Wind
30° at 5 kt
Clouds
FEW010 SCT020 BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 5 kt. Few clouds at 1000 feet, Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 16:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Clouds
FEW010 SCT020 BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Few clouds at 1000 feet, Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 6000 feet. 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.