Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base

DTTB

Borj Challouf, TN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF DTTB 030600Z 0307/0316 29010KT 8000 SCT020TCU SCT030 PROB30 TEMPO 0307/0309 TSRA FEW023CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
08:00Z
+-1h
Mon
09:00Z
+0h
Mon
10:00Z
+1h
Mon
11:00Z
+2h
Mon
12:00Z
+3h
Mon
13:00Z
+4h
Mon
14:00Z
+5h
Wind Dir
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
Wind Speed
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
Visibility
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT020TCU
SCT030
SCT020TCU
SCT030
SCT020TCU
SCT030
SCT020TCU
SCT030
SCT020TCU
SCT030
SCT020TCU
SCT030
SCT020TCU
SCT030
Ceiling
2000ft ⛈️
TCU Base
2000ft ⛈️
TCU Base
2000ft ⛈️
TCU Base
2000ft ⛈️
TCU Base
2000ft ⛈️
TCU Base
2000ft ⛈️
TCU Base
2000ft ⛈️
TCU Base
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 06:48
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
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
MVFR
Wind
290° at 10 kt
Visibility
8 km
Clouds
SCT020TCU SCT030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 10kt. Visibility will be good at 8 km. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Scattered clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 2025-12-03 07:00:00 - 2025-11-03 09:00:00
MVFR
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
FEW023CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Few clouds at 2300 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.