Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport

DIAP / ABJ

Abidjan, CI

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF DIAP 150518Z 1506/1612 24006KT 9999 SCT012 TEMPO 1507/1509 4000 BR PROB30 TEMPO 1515/1520 BKN012 FEW020CB PROB30 TEMPO 1606/1609 4000 BR

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
11:00Z
+-1h
Sun
12:00Z
+0h
Sun
13:00Z
+1h
Sun
14:00Z
+2h
Sun
15:00Z
+3h
Sun
16:00Z
+4h
Sun
17:00Z
+5h
Sun
18:00Z
+6h
Sun
19:00Z
+7h
Sun
20:00Z
+8h
Sun
21:00Z
+9h
Sun
22:00Z
+10h
Sun
23:00Z
+11h
Mon
00:00Z
+12h
Mon
01:00Z
+13h
Mon
02:00Z
+14h
Mon
03:00Z
+15h
Mon
04:00Z
+16h
Mon
05:00Z
+17h
Mon
06:00Z
+18h
Mon
07:00Z
+19h
Mon
08:00Z
+20h
Mon
09:00Z
+21h
Mon
10:00Z
+22h
Wind Dir
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 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
4 km
4 km
4 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
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
BKN012
FEW020CB
BKN012
FEW020CB
BKN012
FEW020CB
BKN012
FEW020CB
BKN012
FEW020CB
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
SCT012
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT012
SCT012
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:53Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:53Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:53Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:53Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:53Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:06Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:06Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:06Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:06Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:06Z
☀️
Day
☀️
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
⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now%: Probability of occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
240° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 1200 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 07:00Z - 09:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB30 TEMPO 15:00Z - 20:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN012 FEW020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Broken clouds at 1200 feet, Few clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 06:00Z - 09:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Mist. 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.