Takoradi Airport

DGTK / TKD

Sekondi-Takoradi, GH

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF DGTK 050510Z 0506/0612 00000KT 7000 -RA BKN009 BECMG 0510/0512 9999 NSW SCT012 BECMG 0520/0522 00000KT BECMG 0606/0608 BKN009 BECMG 0609/0611 23004KT SCT012

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
06:00Z
+-1h
Sun
07:00Z
+0h
Sun
08:00Z
+1h
Sun
09:00Z
+2h
Sun
10:00Z
+3h
Sun
11:00Z
+4h
Sun
12:00Z
+5h
Sun
13:00Z
+6h
Sun
14:00Z
+7h
Sun
15:00Z
+8h
Sun
16:00Z
+9h
Sun
17:00Z
+10h
Sun
18:00Z
+11h
Sun
19:00Z
+12h
Sun
20:00Z
+13h
Sun
21:00Z
+14h
Sun
22:00Z
+15h
Sun
23:00Z
+16h
Mon
00:00Z
+17h
Mon
01:00Z
+18h
Mon
02:00Z
+19h
Mon
03:00Z
+20h
Mon
04:00Z
+21h
Mon
05:00Z
+22h
Mon
06:00Z
+23h
Mon
07:00Z
+24h
Mon
08:00Z
+25h
Mon
09:00Z
+26h
Mon
10:00Z
+27h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
230°
SW
230°
SW
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
4 kt
4 kt
Visibility
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 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
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
â˜€ī¸ Clear
Clouds
BKN009
BKN009
BKN009
BKN009
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
â˜€ī¸ CLR
â˜€ī¸ CLR
â˜€ī¸ CLR
â˜€ī¸ CLR
â˜€ī¸ CLR
â˜€ī¸ CLR
â˜€ī¸ CLR
â˜€ī¸ CLR
â˜€ī¸ CLR
â˜€ī¸ CLR
BKN009
BKN009
BKN009
SCT012
SCT012
Ceiling
900 ft
AGL
900 ft
AGL
900 ft
AGL
900 ft
AGL
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
900 ft
AGL
900 ft
AGL
900 ft
AGL
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
Flight Rules IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌅 05:50Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌅 05:50Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌇 18:10Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌇 18:10Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌇 18:10Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:10Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:10Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:50Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:50Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:50Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌅 05:50Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌅 05:50Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
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
â›ˆī¸ TCU: Towering Cumulus
đŸŒŠī¸ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now â€ĸ %: Probability of occurrence â€ĸ AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
IFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
7 km
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
BKN009
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be good at 7 km. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Broken clouds at 900 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 10:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 1200 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 20:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 06:00Z - 08:00Z
IFR
Clouds
BKN009
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Broken clouds at 900 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 09:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Wind
230° at 4 kt
Clouds
SCT012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 4 kt. Scattered clouds at 1200 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:

  • 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

đŸ›Šī¸ 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.