Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Wed
18:00Z
+-1h
|
Wed
19:00Z
+0h
|
Wed
20:00Z
+1h
|
Wed
21:00Z
+2h
|
Wed
22:00Z
+3h
|
Wed
23:00Z
+4h
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
260°
W
|
260°
W
|
260°
W
|
260°
W
|
260°
W
|
260°
W
|
| Wind Speed |
12 kt
G22 kt
|
12 kt
G22 kt
|
12 kt
G22 kt
|
12 kt
G22 kt
|
12 kt
G22 kt
|
12 kt
G22 kt
|
| Visibility |
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
2SM
|
2SM
|
2SM
|
2SM
|
| Weather |
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
Ice Crystals, Blowing Snow, FCST, FCST
IC BLSN FCST FCST
|
Ice Crystals, Blowing Snow, FCST, FCST
IC BLSN FCST FCST
|
Ice Crystals, Blowing Snow, FCST, FCST
IC BLSN FCST FCST
|
Ice Crystals, Blowing Snow, FCST, FCST
IC BLSN FCST FCST
|
| Clouds |
FEW050
|
FEW050
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
| Ceiling |
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Day/Night |
🌙
Night
🌇
17:25Z
|
🌙
Night
🌇
17:25Z
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (260°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 5000 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 good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Ice Crystals, Blowing Snow. Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 17 kt. Gusts up to 27 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. 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 moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Ice Crystals, Blowing Snow, FCST, FCST. 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.