Pinto Martins International Airport

SBFZ / FOR

Fortaleza, BR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SBFZ 031948Z 0400/0424 13007KT 9999 BKN030 TN24/0409Z TX30/0417Z BECMG 0405/0407 17007KT FEW020 BECMG 0412/0414 11016KT BKN030 TEMPO 0416/0418 17010KT 3500 RA BKN010 BECMG 0421/0423 10010KT FEW030 RMK PGY

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
00:00Z
+-1h
Sat
01:00Z
+0h
Sat
02:00Z
+1h
Sat
03:00Z
+2h
Sat
04:00Z
+3h
Sat
05:00Z
+4h
Sat
06:00Z
+5h
Sat
07:00Z
+6h
Sat
08:00Z
+7h
Sat
09:00Z
+8h
Sat
10:00Z
+9h
Sat
11:00Z
+10h
Sat
12:00Z
+11h
Sat
13:00Z
+12h
Sat
14:00Z
+13h
Sat
15:00Z
+14h
Sat
16:00Z
+15h
Sat
17:00Z
+16h
Sat
18:00Z
+17h
Sat
19:00Z
+18h
Sat
20:00Z
+19h
Sat
21:00Z
+20h
Sat
22:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
170°
S
170°
S
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
100°
E
100°
E
Wind Speed
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
10 kt
10 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
10 kt
10 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
3.5 km
3.5 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
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
FEW020
FEW020
FEW020
FEW020
FEW020
FEW020
FEW020
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN010
BKN010
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
FEW030
FEW030
Ceiling
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:07Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:07Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:07Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:07Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:07Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:52Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:52Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:52Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:52Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:52Z
🌙
Night
🌙
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
130° at 7 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 05:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
170° at 7 kt
Clouds
FEW020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (170°) at 7 kt. Few clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 12:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
110° at 16 kt
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Southeast (110°) at 16 kt. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 16:00Z - 18:00Z
IFR
Wind
170° at 10 kt
Visibility
3.5 km
Weather
Rain
Clouds
BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the South (170°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 3.5 km. Weather conditions: Rain. Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 21:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
100° at 10 kt
Clouds
FEW030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (100°) at 10 kt. Few clouds at 3000 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.