Ilorin International Airport

DNIL / ILR

Ilorin, NG

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF DNIL 031700Z 0318/0424 VRB02KT 9999 SCT011 TEMPO 0318/0320 TS FEW020CB BECMG 0408/0410 20010KT BKN011 TEMPO 0415/0418 TS FEW020CB PROB30 0416/0419 09015G30KT 5000 TSRA BKN008 FEW018CB BECMG 0419/0421 VRB02KT FEW010

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
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
VRB
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
2kt
15kt
G30kt
15kt
G30kt
15kt
G30kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
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
5 km
5 km
5 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT011
SCT011
SCT011
SCT011
BKN011
BKN011
BKN011
BKN011
BKN011
BKN011
BKN011
FEW020CB
BKN008
FEW018CB
BKN008
FEW018CB
BKN008
FEW018CB
FEW010
FEW010
FEW010
FEW010
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
1100ft
AGL
2000ft 🌩️
CB Base
800ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR LIFR LIFR LIFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:11
🌙
Night
🌅 06:11
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:11
☀️
Day
🌅 06:11
☀️
Day
🌅 06:11
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:48
☀️
Day
🌇 17:48
☀️
Day
🌇 17:48
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:48
🌙
Night
🌇 17:48
🌙
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
SCT011
📖 Plain English Explanation:

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

TEMPO 2025-12-03 18:00:00 - 2025-12-03 20:00:00
MVFR
Clouds
FEW020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Few clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2025-11-04 08:00:00 - 2025-11-04 10:00:00
MVFR
Wind
200° at 10 kt
Clouds
BKN011
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 10kt. Broken clouds at 1100 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2025-11-04 15:00:00 - 2025-11-04 18:00:00
MVFR
Clouds
FEW020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Few clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 2025-11-04 16:00:00 - 2025-11-04 19:00:00
LIFR
Wind
90° at 15 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN008 FEW018CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the East (90°) at 15kt. Gusts up to 30kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 800 feet, Few clouds at 1800 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 2025-11-04 19:00:00 - 2025-11-04 21:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
Clouds
FEW010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 2kt. Few clouds at 1000 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.