Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport

SBME / MEA

Macaé, BR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SBME 041631Z 0418/0506 15007KT 8000 SCT020 TX24/0418Z TN19/0506Z BECMG 0418/0421 22007KT 7000 BKN020 BKN035 TEMPO 0421/0503 18012KT 3500 RA BR BKN010 OVC020 RMK PHC

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
18:00Z
+-1h
Sat
19:00Z
+0h
Sat
20:00Z
+1h
Sat
21:00Z
+2h
Sat
22:00Z
+3h
Sat
23:00Z
+4h
Sun
00:00Z
+5h
Sun
01:00Z
+6h
Sun
02:00Z
+7h
Sun
03:00Z
+8h
Sun
04:00Z
+9h
Wind Dir
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
220°
SW
220°
SW
Wind Speed
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
7 kt
7 kt
Visibility
8 km
8 km
8 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
7 km
7 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Rain, Mist
RA BR
Rain, Mist
RA BR
Rain, Mist
RA BR
Rain, Mist
RA BR
Rain, Mist
RA BR
Rain, Mist
RA BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
BKN010
OVC020
BKN010
OVC020
BKN010
OVC020
BKN010
OVC020
BKN010
OVC020
BKN010
OVC020
BKN020
BKN035
BKN020
BKN035
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 17:15Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:15Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:44Z
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
MVFR
Wind
150° at 7 kt
Visibility
8 km
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be good at 8 km. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 18:00Z - 21:00Z
MVFR
Wind
220° at 7 kt
Visibility
7 km
Clouds
BKN020 BKN035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be good at 7 km. Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 21:00Z - 03:00Z
IFR
Wind
180° at 12 kt
Visibility
3.5 km
Weather
Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN010 OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the South (180°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 3.5 km. Weather conditions: Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 1000 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 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.