CN
ZGSZ
TAF Forecast

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

ZGSZ / SZX

Shenzhen (Bao'an), CN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:

TAF ZGSZ 032110Z 0400/0506 10004MPS 8000 BKN040 TX30/0406Z TX31/0506Z TN27/0422Z TEMPO 0401/0404 TSRA SCT015 FEW020CB BKN030 BECMG 0402/0403 18005MPS TEMPO 0404/0410 SHRA FEW015 FEW020CB BKN030 TEMPO 0418/0422 SHRA FEW015 FEW020CB BKN030 TEMPO 0501/0504 TSRA SCT015 FEW020CB BKN030

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	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km	8 km
Weather	☀️ Clear	Showers Rain SHRA	Showers Rain SHRA	Showers Rain SHRA	Showers Rain SHRA	Showers Rain SHRA	Showers Rain SHRA	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	Showers Rain SHRA	Showers Rain SHRA	Showers Rain SHRA	Showers Rain SHRA	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	Thunderstorm Rain TSRA	☀️ Clear
Clouds	BKN040	FEW015 FEW020CB	FEW015 FEW020CB	FEW015 FEW020CB	FEW015 FEW020CB	FEW015 FEW020CB	FEW015 FEW020CB	BKN040	BKN040	BKN040	BKN040	BKN040	BKN040	BKN040	BKN040	FEW015 FEW020CB	FEW015 FEW020CB	FEW015 FEW020CB	FEW015 FEW020CB	BKN040	BKN040	BKN040	SCT015 FEW020CB	SCT015 FEW020CB	SCT015 FEW020CB	BKN040
Ceiling	4,000 ft AGL	3,000 ft AGL	3,000 ft AGL	3,000 ft AGL	3,000 ft AGL	3,000 ft AGL	3,000 ft AGL	4,000 ft AGL	4,000 ft AGL	4,000 ft AGL	4,000 ft AGL	4,000 ft AGL	4,000 ft AGL	4,000 ft AGL	4,000 ft AGL	3,000 ft AGL	3,000 ft AGL	3,000 ft AGL	3,000 ft AGL	4,000 ft AGL	4,000 ft AGL	4,000 ft AGL	3,000 ft AGL	3,000 ft AGL	3,000 ft AGL	4,000 ft AGL
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 🌅 05:14Z	🌙 Night 🌅 05:14Z	🌅 Dawn 🌅 05:14Z	☀️ Day 🌅 05:14Z	☀️ Day 🌅 05:14Z	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day 🌇 18:45Z	☀️ Day 🌇 18:45Z	☀️ Day 🌇 18:45Z	🌇 Dusk 🌇 18:45Z	🌙 Night 🌇 18:45Z	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night 🌅 05:14Z	🌙 Night 🌅 05:14Z

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

⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus

🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus

+Nh: Hours from now • %: Probability of occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE

MVFR

Visibility

8 km

Clouds

BKN040

📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be good at 8 km. Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 01:00Z - 04:00Z

MVFR

Weather

Thunderstorm Rain

Clouds

SCT015 FEW020CB BKN030

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Few clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 02:00Z - 03:00Z

VFR

📖 Plain English Explanation:

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

TEMPO 04:00Z - 10:00Z

MVFR

Weather

Showers Rain

Clouds

FEW015 FEW020CB BKN030

📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Few clouds at 1500 feet, Few clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 18:00Z - 22:00Z

MVFR

Weather

Showers Rain

Clouds

FEW015 FEW020CB BKN030

📖 Plain English Explanation:

TEMPO 01:00Z - 04:00Z

MVFR

Weather

Thunderstorm Rain

Clouds

SCT015 FEW020CB BKN030

📖 Plain English Explanation:

📚 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.