Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Fri
11:00Z
+-1h
|
Fri
12:00Z
+0h
|
Fri
13:00Z
+1h
|
Fri
14:00Z
+2h
|
Fri
15:00Z
+3h
|
Fri
16:00Z
+4h
|
Fri
17:00Z
+5h
|
Fri
18:00Z
+6h
|
Fri
19:00Z
+7h
|
Fri
20:00Z
+8h
|
Fri
21:00Z
+9h
|
Fri
22:00Z
+10h
|
Fri
23:00Z
+11h
|
Sat
00:00Z
+12h
|
Sat
01:00Z
+13h
|
Sat
02:00Z
+14h
|
Sat
03:00Z
+15h
|
Sat
04:00Z
+16h
|
Sat
05:00Z
+17h
|
Sat
06:00Z
+18h
|
Sat
07:00Z
+19h
|
Sat
08:00Z
+20h
|
Sat
09:00Z
+21h
|
Sat
10:00Z
+22h
|
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| Wind Dir |
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
| Wind Speed |
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
| Visibility |
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
| Weather |
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
Light DZ/BR
-DZ/BR
|
Light DZ/BR
-DZ/BR
|
Light DZ/BR
-DZ/BR
|
Light DZ/BR
-DZ/BR
|
Light DZ/BR
-DZ/BR
|
Light DZ/BR
-DZ/BR
|
Light DZ/BR
-DZ/BR
|
Light DZ/BR
-DZ/BR
|
Light DZ/BR
-DZ/BR
|
Light DZ/BR
-DZ/BR
|
Light DZ/BR
-DZ/BR
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
| Clouds |
SCT015
BKN080
|
SCT015
BKN080
|
SCT015
BKN080
|
SCT015
BKN080
|
SCT015
BKN080
|
SCT015
BKN080
|
SCT015
BKN080
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
| Ceiling |
8,000 ft
AGL
|
8,000 ft
AGL
|
8,000 ft
AGL
|
8,000 ft
AGL
|
8,000 ft
AGL
|
8,000 ft
AGL
|
8,000 ft
AGL
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
| Flight Rules | MVFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR |
| Day/Night |
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:18Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:18Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:18Z
|
🌙
Night
🌇
18:18Z
|
🌙
Night
🌇
18:18Z
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:41Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:41Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:41Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:41Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:41Z
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Light DZ/BR. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be good at 6 km. 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.