Nuuk Airport

BGGH / GOH

Nuuk, GL

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF BGGH 050227Z 0503/0603 35006KT 9999 FEW005 SCT012 BKN050 TEMPO 0503/0509 1200 RADZ BR BKN002 PROB40 0509/0512 BKN006 BECMG 0515/0518 20010KT PROB40 0518/0603 BKN008 BECMG 0600/0603 01005KT

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
03:00Z
+-1h
Sun
04:00Z
+0h
Sun
05:00Z
+1h
Sun
06:00Z
+2h
Sun
07:00Z
+3h
Sun
08:00Z
+4h
Sun
09:00Z
+5h
Sun
10:00Z
+6h
Sun
11:00Z
+7h
Sun
12:00Z
+8h
Sun
13:00Z
+9h
Sun
14:00Z
+10h
Sun
15:00Z
+11h
Sun
16:00Z
+12h
Sun
17:00Z
+13h
Sun
18:00Z
+14h
Sun
19:00Z
+15h
Sun
20:00Z
+16h
Sun
21:00Z
+17h
Sun
22:00Z
+18h
Sun
23:00Z
+19h
Mon
00:00Z
+20h
Mon
01:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
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
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW005
SCT012
FEW005
SCT012
FEW005
SCT012
FEW005
SCT012
FEW005
SCT012
FEW005
SCT012
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
FEW005
SCT012
FEW005
SCT012
FEW005
SCT012
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN008
BKN008
BKN008
BKN008
BKN008
BKN008
BKN008
BKN008
Ceiling
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:14Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 04:14Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:14Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:14Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:45Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:45Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:45Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 19:45Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:45Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
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
⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now%: Probability of occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
350° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW005 SCT012 BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (350°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 500 feet, Scattered clouds at 1200 feet, Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 03:00Z - 09:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
1.2 km
Weather
RADZ, Mist
Clouds
BKN002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be poor at 1.2 km. Weather conditions: RADZ, Mist. Broken clouds at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

PROB40 09:00Z - 12:00Z
IFR
Clouds
BKN006
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Broken clouds at 600 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 15:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
200° at 10 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 10 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 18:00Z - 03:00Z
IFR
Clouds
BKN008
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Broken clouds at 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 00:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
10° at 5 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (10°) at 5 kt. 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:

  • • 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.