Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

DNAA / ABV

Abuja, NG

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF DNAA 031700Z 0318/0424 VRB02KT 9999 FEW011 BECMG 0409/0411 26010KT BKN011 TEMPO 0414/0418 TS SCT014 FEW021CB BECMG 0420/0422 VRB02KT CAVOK

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
04:00Z
+-1h
Tue
05:00Z
+0h
Tue
06:00Z
+1h
Tue
07:00Z
+2h
Tue
08:00Z
+3h
Tue
09:00Z
+4h
Tue
10:00Z
+5h
Tue
11:00Z
+6h
Tue
12:00Z
+7h
Tue
13:00Z
+8h
Tue
14:00Z
+9h
Tue
15:00Z
+10h
Tue
16:00Z
+11h
Tue
17:00Z
+12h
Tue
18:00Z
+13h
Tue
19:00Z
+14h
Tue
20:00Z
+15h
Tue
21:00Z
+16h
Tue
22:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
260°
W
260°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
10kt
10kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
10+ km
10+ km
>10km
>10km
>10km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW011
FEW011
FEW011
FEW011
FEW011
BKN011
BKN011
BKN011
BKN011
BKN011
SCT014
FEW021CB
SCT014
FEW021CB
SCT014
FEW021CB
SCT014
FEW021CB
BKN011
BKN011
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
2100ft 🌩️
CB Base
2100ft 🌩️
CB Base
2100ft 🌩️
CB Base
2100ft 🌩️
CB Base
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:12
🌙
Night
🌅 06:12
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:12
☀️
Day
🌅 06:12
☀️
Day
🌅 06:12
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:47
☀️
Day
🌇 17:47
☀️
Day
🌇 17:47
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:47
🌙
Night
🌇 17:47
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
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
VRB° at 2 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW011
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 2kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 1100 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-11-04 09:00:00 - 2025-11-04 11:00:00
MVFR
Wind
260° at 10 kt
Clouds
BKN011
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (260°) at 10kt. Broken clouds at 1100 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2025-11-04 14:00:00 - 2025-11-04 18:00:00
MVFR
Clouds
SCT014 FEW021CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Scattered clouds at 1400 feet, Few clouds at 2100 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2025-11-04 20:00:00 - 2025-11-04 22:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 2kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. 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.