Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Fri
00:00Z
+-1h
|
Fri
01:00Z
+0h
|
Fri
02:00Z
+1h
|
Fri
03:00Z
+2h
|
Fri
04:00Z
+3h
|
Fri
05:00Z
+4h
|
Fri
06:00Z
+5h
|
Fri
07:00Z
+6h
|
Fri
08:00Z
+7h
|
Fri
09:00Z
+8h
|
Fri
10:00Z
+9h
|
Fri
11:00Z
+10h
|
Fri
12:00Z
+11h
|
Fri
13:00Z
+12h
|
Fri
14:00Z
+13h
|
Fri
15:00Z
+14h
|
Fri
16:00Z
+15h
|
Fri
17:00Z
+16h
|
Fri
18:00Z
+17h
|
Fri
19:00Z
+18h
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Wind Speed | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Visibility |
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
3.5 km
|
3.5 km
|
3.5 km
|
3.5 km
|
2 km
|
2 km
|
2 km
|
2 km
|
2 km
|
2 km
|
2 km
|
2 km
|
2 km
|
2 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
| Weather |
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
|
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
|
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
|
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
âī¸ Clear
|
âī¸ Clear
|
| Clouds |
BKN007
BKN016CB
|
BKN007
BKN016CB
|
BKN007
BKN016CB
|
BKN007
BKN016CB
|
BKN016CB
|
BKN016CB
|
BKN016CB
|
BKN016CB
|
BKN016CB
|
BKN016CB
|
BKN016CB
|
BKN016CB
|
BKN016CB
|
BKN016CB
|
BKN016CB
|
BKN016CB
|
BKN016CB
|
BKN016CB
|
âī¸ CLR
|
âī¸ CLR
|
| Ceiling |
700 ft
AGL
|
700 ft
AGL
|
700 ft
AGL
|
700 ft
AGL
|
1,600 ft
AGL
|
1,600 ft
AGL
|
1,600 ft
AGL
|
1,600 ft
AGL
|
1,600 ft
AGL
|
1,600 ft
AGL
|
1,600 ft
AGL
|
1,600 ft
AGL
|
1,600 ft
AGL
|
1,600 ft
AGL
|
1,600 ft
AGL
|
1,600 ft
AGL
|
1,600 ft
AGL
|
1,600 ft
AGL
|
đ¤ī¸ Unlimited
|
đ¤ī¸ Unlimited
|
| Flight Rules | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR |
| Day/Night |
đ
Night
|
đ
Night
|
đ
Night
đ
04:41Z
|
đ
Night
đ
04:41Z
|
đ
Night
đ
04:41Z
|
âī¸
Day
đ
04:41Z
|
âī¸
Day
đ
04:41Z
|
âī¸
Day
|
âī¸
Day
|
âī¸
Day
|
âī¸
Day
|
âī¸
Day
|
âī¸
Day
|
âī¸
Day
|
âī¸
Day
|
âī¸
Day
|
âī¸
Day
|
âī¸
Day
đ
19:18Z
|
âī¸
Day
đ
19:18Z
|
âī¸
Day
đ
19:18Z
|
Forecast Periods
đ Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
đ Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
đ Plain English Explanation:
There is a 40% probability of: Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
đ Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 700 feet, Broken clouds at 1600 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.
đ Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 3.5 km. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 1600 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
đ Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 1600 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
đ 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:
- âĸ Wind direction, speed, and gusts
- âĸ Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
- âĸ Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
- âĸ Cloud coverage types and altitudes
- âĸ Forecast changes with timing
- âĸ Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)
Change Indicators Explained:
- âĸ BASE - Main forecast conditions
- âĸ FM - Permanent change from specific time
- âĸ BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
- âĸ TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
- âĸ PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability
đŠī¸ Flight Rules Categories
VFR
Visual Flight Rules
- âĸ Ceiling âĨ 3000 ft
- âĸ Visibility âĨ 5 miles
- âĸ Good for visual flying
MVFR
Marginal VFR
- âĸ Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
- âĸ Visibility 3-5 miles
- âĸ Caution for VFR
IFR
Instrument Flight Rules
- âĸ Ceiling 500-1000 ft
- âĸ Visibility 1-3 miles
- âĸ Instruments required
LIFR
Low IFR
- âĸ Ceiling < 500 ft
- âĸ Visibility < 1 mile
- âĸ Challenging conditions
đĄ TAF Reading Tips
For Student Pilots:
- âĸ Focus on the plain English explanations above
- âĸ Pay attention to flight rules categories
- âĸ Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
- âĸ Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)
For Experienced Pilots:
- âĸ Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
- âĸ Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
- âĸ Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
- âĸ 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.