Beijing Capital International Airport

ZBAA / PEK

Beijing, CN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD ZBAA 032354Z 0400/0506 17004MPS 6000 -TSRA FEW030CB TX35/0406Z TX30/0506Z TN24/0421Z BECMG 0401/0402 NSW NSC TEMPO 0410/0414 TS FEW040CB BKN040

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
03:00Z
+-1h
Sat
04:00Z
+0h
Sat
05:00Z
+1h
Sat
06:00Z
+2h
Sat
07:00Z
+3h
Sat
08:00Z
+4h
Sat
09:00Z
+5h
Sat
10:00Z
+6h
Sat
11:00Z
+7h
Sat
12:00Z
+8h
Sat
13:00Z
+9h
Sat
14:00Z
+10h
Sat
15:00Z
+11h
Sat
16:00Z
+12h
Sat
17:00Z
+13h
Sat
18:00Z
+14h
Sat
19:00Z
+15h
Sat
20:00Z
+16h
Sat
21:00Z
+17h
Sat
22:00Z
+18h
Sat
23:00Z
+19h
Sun
00:00Z
+20h
Sun
01:00Z
+21h
Sun
02:00Z
+22h
Sun
03:00Z
+23h
Sun
04:00Z
+24h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Clouds
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW040CB
BKN040
FEW040CB
BKN040
FEW040CB
BKN040
FEW040CB
BKN040
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
Ceiling
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
3,000 ft đŸŒŠī¸
CB Base
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:44Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:44Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌅 04:44Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌅 04:44Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌇 19:15Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌇 19:15Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌇 19:15Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:15Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:15Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:44Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:44Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:44Z
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
â›ˆī¸ TCU: Towering Cumulus
đŸŒŠī¸ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now â€ĸ %: Probability of occurrence â€ĸ AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
MVFR
Visibility
6 km
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
FEW030CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Few clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 01:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 10:00Z - 14:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
FEW040CB BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Few clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 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:

  • â€ĸ Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • â€ĸ Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • â€ĸ Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • â€ĸ Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • â€ĸ Forecast changes with timing
  • â€ĸ Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • â€ĸ BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • â€ĸ FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • â€ĸ BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • â€ĸ TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • â€ĸ PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

đŸ›Šī¸ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • â€ĸ Ceiling â‰Ĩ 3000 ft
  • â€ĸ Visibility â‰Ĩ 5 miles
  • â€ĸ Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • â€ĸ Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • â€ĸ Visibility 3-5 miles
  • â€ĸ Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • â€ĸ Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • â€ĸ Visibility 1-3 miles
  • â€ĸ Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • â€ĸ Ceiling < 500 ft
  • â€ĸ Visibility < 1 mile
  • â€ĸ Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • â€ĸ Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • â€ĸ Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • â€ĸ Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • â€ĸ Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • â€ĸ Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • â€ĸ Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • â€ĸ Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • â€ĸ 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.