Saga Airport

RJFS / HSG

Saga, JP

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF RJFS 041105Z 0412/0518 25006KT 9999 FEW025 SCT045 BECMG 0419/0421 16006KT TEMPO 0421/0423 3000 SHRA BR BKN005 BKN045 TEMPO 0423/0503 1500 TSRA BR BKN005 BKN015 FEW020CB BECMG 0500/0503 23010KT BECMG 0509/0512 17012KT TEMPO 0509/0512 3000 SHRA BR BKN005 BKN025 TEMPO 0512/0518 3000 TSRA BR BKN005 BKN015 FEW020CB BECMG 0515/0518 19012KT

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
17:00Z
+-1h
Sat
18:00Z
+0h
Sat
19:00Z
+1h
Sat
20:00Z
+2h
Sat
21:00Z
+3h
Sat
22:00Z
+4h
Sat
23:00Z
+5h
Sun
00:00Z
+6h
Sun
01:00Z
+7h
Sun
02:00Z
+8h
Sun
03:00Z
+9h
Sun
04:00Z
+10h
Sun
05:00Z
+11h
Sun
06:00Z
+12h
Sun
07:00Z
+13h
Sun
08:00Z
+14h
Sun
09:00Z
+15h
Sun
10:00Z
+16h
Sun
11:00Z
+17h
Sun
12:00Z
+18h
Sun
13:00Z
+19h
Sun
14:00Z
+20h
Sun
15:00Z
+21h
Sun
16:00Z
+22h
Wind Dir
250°
W
250°
W
160°
S
160°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
3 km
3 km
1.5 km
1.5 km
1.5 km
1.5 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
Clouds
FEW025
SCT045
FEW025
SCT045
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN005
BKN045
BKN005
BKN045
BKN005
BKN015
BKN005
BKN015
BKN005
BKN015
BKN005
BKN015
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN005
BKN025
BKN005
BKN025
BKN005
BKN025
BKN005
BKN015
BKN005
BKN015
BKN005
BKN015
BKN005
BKN015
BKN005
BKN015
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 19:04Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:04Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:04Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:04Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:04Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:55Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:55Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:55Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:55Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:55Z
☀️
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
250° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW025 SCT045
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2500 feet, Scattered clouds at 4500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 19:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 6 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 6 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 21:00Z - 23:00Z
IFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN005 BKN045
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 500 feet, Broken clouds at 4500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 23:00Z - 03:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
1.5 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN005 BKN015 FEW020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 1.5 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 500 feet, Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Few clouds at 2000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 00:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
230° at 10 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 10 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 09:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
170° at 12 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (170°) at 12 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 09:00Z - 12:00Z
IFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN005 BKN025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 500 feet, Broken clouds at 2500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 18:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN005 BKN015 FEW020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 500 feet, Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Few clouds at 2000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 15:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 12 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (190°) 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.