Beijing Daxing International Airport

ZBAD / PKX

Beijing, CN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD ZBAD 040749Z 0406/0512 21004MPS 3000 BR NSC TX35/0407Z TX33/0506Z TN24/0421Z TEMPO 0417/0420 -TSRA FEW033CB TEMPO 0508/0511 -TSRA FEW033CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
10:00Z
+-1h
Sat
11:00Z
+0h
Sat
12:00Z
+1h
Sat
13:00Z
+2h
Sat
14:00Z
+3h
Sat
15:00Z
+4h
Sat
16:00Z
+5h
Sat
17:00Z
+6h
Sat
18:00Z
+7h
Sat
19:00Z
+8h
Sat
20:00Z
+9h
Sat
21:00Z
+10h
Sat
22:00Z
+11h
Sat
23:00Z
+12h
Sun
00:00Z
+13h
Sun
01:00Z
+14h
Sun
02:00Z
+15h
Sun
03:00Z
+16h
Sun
04:00Z
+17h
Sun
05:00Z
+18h
Sun
06:00Z
+19h
Sun
07:00Z
+20h
Sun
08:00Z
+21h
Sun
09:00Z
+22h
Sun
10:00Z
+23h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
Weather
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Clouds
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
FEW033CB
FEW033CB
FEW033CB
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
FEW033CB
FEW033CB
FEW033CB
Ceiling
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
3,300 ft 🌩ī¸
CB Base
3,300 ft 🌩ī¸
CB Base
3,300 ft 🌩ī¸
CB Base
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
3,300 ft 🌩ī¸
CB Base
3,300 ft 🌩ī¸
CB Base
3,300 ft 🌩ī¸
CB Base
Flight Rules IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
🌇 19:14Z
☀ī¸
Day
🌇 19:14Z
☀ī¸
Day
🌇 19:14Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:14Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:14Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:45Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:45Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:45Z
☀ī¸
Day
🌅 04:45Z
☀ī¸
Day
🌅 04:45Z
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
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
⛈ī¸ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩ī¸ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now â€ĸ %: Probability of occurrence â€ĸ AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
IFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Skies will be clear. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 17:00Z - 20:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
FEW033CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Few clouds at 3300 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 08:00Z - 11:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
FEW033CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Few clouds at 3300 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

🛩ī¸ 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.