Current TAF Forecast
Raw TAF:
TAF CYMH 291940Z 2920/3003 22015G25KT P6SM SCT240 BECMG 2923/3001 20008KT FM300200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW240 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 300900Z
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Thu
06:00Z
+-1h
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Thu
07:00Z
+0h
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Thu
08:00Z
+1h
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Thu
09:00Z
+2h
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Thu
10:00Z
+3h
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Thu
11:00Z
+4h
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Thu
12:00Z
+5h
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Thu
13:00Z
+6h
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Thu
14:00Z
+7h
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Thu
15:00Z
+8h
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Thu
16:00Z
+9h
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Thu
17:00Z
+10h
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Thu
18:00Z
+11h
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Thu
19:00Z
+12h
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Thu
20:00Z
+13h
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Thu
21:00Z
+14h
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Thu
22:00Z
+15h
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Thu
23:00Z
+16h
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Fri
00:00Z
+17h
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Fri
01:00Z
+18h
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Fri
02:00Z
+19h
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Fri
03:00Z
+20h
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Fri
04:00Z
+21h
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Fri
05:00Z
+22h
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Fri
06:00Z
+23h
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Fri
07:00Z
+24h
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Fri
08:00Z
+25h
|
Fri
09:00Z
+26h
|
Fri
10:00Z
+27h
|
Fri
11:00Z
+28h
|
Fri
12:00Z
+29h
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Fri
13:00Z
+30h
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Fri
14:00Z
+31h
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Fri
15:00Z
+32h
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Fri
16:00Z
+33h
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Fri
17:00Z
+34h
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Fri
18:00Z
+35h
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Fri
19:00Z
+36h
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Fri
20:00Z
+37h
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Fri
21:00Z
+38h
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Fri
22:00Z
+39h
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Fri
23:00Z
+40h
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Sat
00:00Z
+41h
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Sat
01:00Z
+42h
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Sat
02:00Z
+43h
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Sat
03:00Z
+44h
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Sat
04:00Z
+45h
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| Wind Dir |
220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
|
220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
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220°
SW
|
220°
SW
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| Wind Speed |
15 kt
G25 kt
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15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
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15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
| Visibility |
>6SM
|
>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
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| Weather |
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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| Clouds |
SCT240
|
SCT240
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SCT240
|
SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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SCT240
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| Ceiling |
🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Day/Night |
☀️
Day
🌅
05:02Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:02Z
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:57Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:57Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:57Z
|
🌇
Dusk
🌇
18:57Z
|
🌙
Night
🌇
18:57Z
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:00Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:00Z
|
🌅
Dawn
🌅
05:00Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:00Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:00Z
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:59Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:59Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:59Z
|
🌇
Dusk
🌇
18:59Z
|
🌙
Night
🌇
18:59Z
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
04:59Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
04:59Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
04:59Z
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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
VFR
Wind
220° at
15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT240
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 24000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
BECMG
23:00Z
- 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
200° at
8 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 8 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
FM300200
02:00Z
- 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at
3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
FCST, FCST
Clouds
FEW240
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: FCST, FCST. Few clouds at 24000 feet. 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.