Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Thu
16:00Z
+-1h
|
Thu
17:00Z
+0h
|
Thu
18:00Z
+1h
|
Thu
19:00Z
+2h
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
40°
NE
|
40°
NE
|
140°
SE
|
140°
SE
|
| Wind Speed |
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
7 kt
|
7 kt
|
| Visibility |
5 km
|
5 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
| Weather |
Haze, Smoke
HZ FU
|
Haze, Smoke
HZ FU
|
Haze
HZ
|
Haze
HZ
|
| Clouds |
SCT020
SCT100
|
SCT020
SCT100
|
FEW020
SCT100
|
FEW020
SCT100
|
| Ceiling |
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
| Flight Rules | MVFR | MVFR | IFR | IFR |
| Day/Night |
☀️
Day
🌇
18:28Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:28Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:28Z
|
🌙
Night
🌇
18:28Z
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Haze, Smoke. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the East (90°) at 8 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2 km. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 1800 feet, Few clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Haze. Few clouds at 2000 feet, Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Haze. 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.