Haikou Meilan International Airport

ZJHK / HAK

Haikou (Meilan), CN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF ZJHK 032114Z 0400/0506 16008G15MPS 9999 SCT020 TX30/0406Z TX31/0506Z TN27/0421Z TEMPO 0400/0402 SHRA SCT020 FEW023CB TEMPO 0404/0408 TSRA SCT020 FEW023CB BECMG 0412/0413 18004G10MPS

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
02:00Z
+-1h
Sat
03:00Z
+0h
Sat
04:00Z
+1h
Sat
05:00Z
+2h
Sat
06:00Z
+3h
Sat
07:00Z
+4h
Sat
08:00Z
+5h
Sat
09:00Z
+6h
Sat
10:00Z
+7h
Sat
11:00Z
+8h
Sat
12:00Z
+9h
Sat
13:00Z
+10h
Sat
14:00Z
+11h
Sat
15:00Z
+12h
Sat
16:00Z
+13h
Sat
17:00Z
+14h
Sat
18:00Z
+15h
Sat
19:00Z
+16h
Sat
20:00Z
+17h
Sat
21:00Z
+18h
Sat
22:00Z
+19h
Sat
23:00Z
+20h
Sun
00:00Z
+21h
Sun
01:00Z
+22h
Sun
02:00Z
+23h
Sun
03:00Z
+24h
Sun
04:00Z
+25h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
Clouds
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
FEW023CB
SCT020
FEW023CB
SCT020
FEW023CB
SCT020
FEW023CB
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
Ceiling
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
2,300 ft 🌩ī¸
CB Base
2,300 ft 🌩ī¸
CB Base
2,300 ft 🌩ī¸
CB Base
2,300 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
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:19Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:19Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:19Z
☀ī¸
Day
🌅 05:19Z
☀ī¸
Day
🌅 05:19Z
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
🌇 18:40Z
☀ī¸
Day
🌇 18:40Z
☀ī¸
Day
🌇 18:40Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:40Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:40Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:20Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:20Z
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
VFR
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 00:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT020 FEW023CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Few clouds at 2300 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 04:00Z - 08:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT020 FEW023CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Few clouds at 2300 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 12:00Z - 13:00Z
VFR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

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

📚 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.