Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport

VAAH / AMD

Ahmedabad, IN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF VAAH 041100Z 0412/0518 21006KT 3000 BR HZ SCT015 SCT020 FEW025TCU BKN080 TEMPO 0412/0416 17010G20 2000 -TSRA SCT012 SCT018 FEW030CB OVC070 BECMG 0413/0415 18008KT 2500 DZ BR BECMG 0418/0420 16006KT 2000 -RA BR BECMG 0422/0424 23006KT BECMG 0501/0503 31004KT 25000 DZ HZ SCT012 SCT020 BKN080 BECMG 0504/0506 27006KT 3000 HZ FU SCT020 SCT025 TEMPO 0505/0511 24014G24KT 2000 -TSRA SCT018 FEW030CB BKN070 BECMG 0507/0509 25004KT 2500 -RA HZ SCT020 FEW025TCU BKN080 BECMG 0510/0512 23008KT BECMG 0513/0515 21004KT 3000 HZ FU SCT015 SCT020 BECMG 0516/0518 25006KT

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
210°
SW
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
270°
W
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
250°
W
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
6 kt
14 kt
G24 kt
14 kt
G24 kt
14 kt
G24 kt
14 kt
G24 kt
14 kt
G24 kt
14 kt
G24 kt
8 kt
8 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
6 kt
Visibility
3 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
3 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2.5 km
2.5 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
Weather
Mist, Haze
BR HZ
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Drizzle, Haze
DZ HZ
Drizzle, Haze
DZ HZ
Drizzle, Haze
DZ HZ
Haze, Smoke
HZ FU
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Haze, Smoke
HZ FU
Haze, Smoke
HZ FU
Haze, Smoke
HZ FU
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT015
SCT020
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT012
SCT020
SCT012
SCT020
SCT012
SCT020
SCT020
SCT025
SCT018
FEW030CB
SCT018
FEW030CB
SCT018
FEW030CB
SCT018
FEW030CB
SCT018
FEW030CB
SCT018
FEW030CB
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT015
SCT020
SCT015
SCT020
SCT015
SCT020
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
8,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 18:46Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:46Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:46Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:46Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:14Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:14Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:14Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:14Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:14Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:45Z
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
IFR
Wind
210° at 6 kt
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Mist, Haze
Clouds
SCT015 SCT020 FEW025TCU BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Mist, Haze. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Few clouds at 2500 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 16:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2 km
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT012 SCT018 FEW030CB OVC070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2 km. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 1200 feet, Scattered clouds at 1800 feet, Few clouds at 3000 feet, Overcast skies at 7000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 13:00Z - 15:00Z
IFR
Wind
180° at 8 kt
Visibility
2.5 km
Weather
Drizzle, Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (180°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2.5 km. Weather conditions: Drizzle, Mist. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 18:00Z - 20:00Z
IFR
Wind
160° at 6 kt
Visibility
2 km
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2 km. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 22:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
230° at 6 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 6 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 01:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
310° at 4 kt
Weather
Drizzle, Haze
Clouds
SCT012 SCT020 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 4 kt. Weather conditions: Drizzle, Haze. Scattered clouds at 1200 feet, Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 04:00Z - 06:00Z
IFR
Wind
270° at 6 kt
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Haze, Smoke
Clouds
SCT020 SCT025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (270°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Haze, Smoke. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Scattered clouds at 2500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 05:00Z - 11:00Z
IFR
Wind
240° at 14 kt
Gusts: 24 kt
Visibility
2 km
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT018 FEW030CB BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 14 kt. Gusts up to 24 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2 km. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 1800 feet, Few clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 07:00Z - 09:00Z
IFR
Wind
250° at 4 kt
Visibility
2.5 km
Weather
Light Rain, Haze
Clouds
SCT020 FEW025TCU BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2.5 km. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Haze. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Few clouds at 2500 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 10:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
230° at 8 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 8 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 13:00Z - 15:00Z
IFR
Wind
210° at 4 kt
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Haze, Smoke
Clouds
SCT015 SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Haze, Smoke. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 16:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 6 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 6 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.