Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport

SKBQ / BAQ

Barranquilla, CO

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SKBQ 032255Z 0400/0423 05008KT 9999 FEW025 PROB40 TEMPO 0401/0403 8000 RA BKN020 BECMG 0415/0417 24010KT PROB30 TEMPO 0419/0423 5000 TSRA SCT020CB TX32/0419Z TN25/0410Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
02:00Z
+-1h
Sat
03:00Z
+0h
Sat
04:00Z
+1h
Sat
05:00Z
+2h
Sat
06:00Z
+3h
Sat
07:00Z
+4h
Sat
08:00Z
+5h
Sat
09:00Z
+6h
Sat
10:00Z
+7h
Sat
11:00Z
+8h
Sat
12:00Z
+9h
Sat
13:00Z
+10h
Sat
14:00Z
+11h
Sat
15:00Z
+12h
Sat
16:00Z
+13h
Sat
17:00Z
+14h
Sat
18:00Z
+15h
Sat
19:00Z
+16h
Sat
20:00Z
+17h
Sat
21:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 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
10+ km
5 km
5 km
5 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Clouds
FEW025
FEW025
FEW025
FEW025
FEW025
FEW025
FEW025
FEW025
FEW025
FEW025
FEW025
FEW025
FEW025
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT020CB
SCT020CB
SCT020CB
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:37Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:37Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:37Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:37Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:37Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:22Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:22Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:22Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:22Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:22Z
🌙
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
50° at 8 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 01:00Z - 03:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Rain
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Rain. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 15:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 10 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 10 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 19:00Z - 23:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.