Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Mon
21:00Z
+-1h
|
Mon
22:00Z
+0h
|
Mon
23:00Z
+1h
|
Tue
00:00Z
+2h
|
Tue
01:00Z
+3h
|
Tue
02:00Z
+4h
|
Tue
03:00Z
+5h
|
Tue
04:00Z
+6h
|
Tue
05:00Z
+7h
|
Tue
06:00Z
+8h
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
150°
SE
|
150°
SE
|
150°
SE
|
150°
SE
|
150°
SE
|
150°
SE
|
150°
SE
|
150°
SE
|
150°
SE
|
150°
SE
|
| Wind Speed |
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
G22 kt
|
10 kt
G22 kt
|
10 kt
G25 kt
|
10 kt
G25 kt
|
10 kt
G25 kt
|
10 kt
G25 kt
|
10 kt
G25 kt
|
| Visibility |
>6SM
|
6SM
|
6SM
|
3/4SM
|
3/4SM
|
2SM
|
2SM
|
2SM
|
2SM
|
2SM
|
| Weather |
☀️ Clear
|
Light Snow
-SN
|
Light Snow
-SN
|
Light Snow
-SN
30%
|
Light Snow
-SN
30%
|
Light Snow
-SN
|
Light Snow
-SN
|
Light Snow
-SN
|
Light Freezing Rain, Mist
-FZRA BR
30%
|
Light Freezing Rain, Mist
-FZRA BR
30%
|
| Clouds |
SCT060
BKN100
|
BKN030
OVC140
|
BKN030
OVC140
|
VV008
|
VV008
|
OVC010
|
OVC010
|
OVC010
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
| Ceiling |
10,000 ft
AGL
|
3,000 ft
AGL
|
3,000 ft
AGL
|
800 ft
🌫️
Indefinite
|
800 ft
🌫️
Indefinite
|
1,000 ft
AGL
|
1,000 ft
AGL
|
1,000 ft
AGL
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Day/Night |
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
06:09Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
06:09Z
|
🌅
Dawn
🌅
06:09Z
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 6000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Broken clouds at 3000 feet, Overcast skies at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the East (80°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Broken clouds at 3000 feet, Overcast skies at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 1/2SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Vertical visibility at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 3/4SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Vertical visibility at 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the East (100°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 3/4SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Vertical visibility at 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Overcast skies at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the East (100°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 1SM. Weather conditions: Light SNPL. Overcast skies at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Light Freezing Rain, Mist. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the East (100°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Light Freezing Rain, Mist, FCST. Overcast skies at 500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📚 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.