Saarbrücken Airport

EDDR / SCN

Saarbrücken, DE

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF EDDR 100500Z 1006/1106 VRB03KT 9999 SCT030 BECMG 1006/1008 26005KT TEMPO 1006/1018 SHRA BKN020CB PROB30 TEMPO 1011/1018 27020G30KT TSRA PROB40 TEMPO 1021/1024 27010KT TSRA BKN020CB PROB30 TEMPO 1100/1106 BKN010

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
07:00Z
+-1h
Wed
08:00Z
+0h
Wed
09:00Z
+1h
Wed
10:00Z
+2h
Wed
11:00Z
+3h
Wed
12:00Z
+4h
Wed
13:00Z
+5h
Wed
14:00Z
+6h
Wed
15:00Z
+7h
Wed
16:00Z
+8h
Wed
17:00Z
+9h
Wed
18:00Z
+10h
Wed
19:00Z
+11h
Wed
20:00Z
+12h
Wed
21:00Z
+13h
Wed
22:00Z
+14h
Wed
23:00Z
+15h
Thu
00:00Z
+16h
Thu
01:00Z
+17h
Thu
02:00Z
+18h
Thu
03:00Z
+19h
Thu
04:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
VRB
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
Wind Speed
3 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 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
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT030
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:28Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:28Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:28Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:28Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:28Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:30Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:30Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:30Z
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 3 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 06:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 5 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (260°) at 5 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 06:00Z - 18:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

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

PROB30 TEMPO 11:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 20 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the West (270°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 21:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Wind
270° at 10 kt
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Winds from the West (270°) at 10 kt. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 00:00Z - 06:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Broken clouds at 1000 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.