Changsha Huanghua International Airport

ZGHA / CSX

Changsha (Changsha), CN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF ZGHA 032101Z 0400/0424 18004MPS 4000 BR SCT050 TX35/0407Z TN26/0422Z TEMPO 0406/0410 TSRA SCT010 FEW040CB BKN040

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
04:00Z
+-1h
Sat
05:00Z
+0h
Sat
06:00Z
+1h
Sat
07:00Z
+2h
Sat
08:00Z
+3h
Sat
09:00Z
+4h
Sat
10:00Z
+5h
Sat
11:00Z
+6h
Sat
12:00Z
+7h
Sat
13:00Z
+8h
Sat
14:00Z
+9h
Sat
15:00Z
+10h
Sat
16:00Z
+11h
Sat
17:00Z
+12h
Sat
18:00Z
+13h
Sat
19:00Z
+14h
Sat
20:00Z
+15h
Sat
21:00Z
+16h
Sat
22:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
Weather
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
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
Mist
BR
Clouds
SCT050
SCT050
SCT010
FEW040CB
SCT010
FEW040CB
SCT010
FEW040CB
SCT010
FEW040CB
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
Ceiling
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4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
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Flight Rules IFR IFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
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Night
🌅 05:04Z
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Dawn
🌅 05:04Z
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Day
🌅 05:04Z
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Day
🌅 05:04Z
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Day
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Day
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Day
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Day
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Day
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Day
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Day
🌇 18:55Z
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Day
🌇 18:55Z
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Day
🌇 18:55Z
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Dusk
🌇 18:55Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:55Z
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Night
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Night
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
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
SCT050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 06:00Z - 10:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT010 FEW040CB BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, 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.