Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport

EDVE / BWE

Braunschweig, DE

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF EDVE 171400Z 1715/1721 11007KT CAVOK PROB40 TEMPO 1715/1721 BKN008 PROB30 TEMPO 1718/1721 1200 BCFG BKN003

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
16:00Z
+-1h
Sat
17:00Z
+0h
Sat
18:00Z
+1h
Sat
19:00Z
+2h
Wind Dir
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
Wind Speed
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
Visibility
>10km
>10km
1.2 km
1.2 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Patches Fog
BCFG
30%
Patches Fog
BCFG
30%
Clouds
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN003
BKN003
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
300ft
AGL
300ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR LIFR LIFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 16:34
🌇
Dusk
🌇 16:34
🌙
Night
🌇 16:34
🌙
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
110° at 7 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Southeast (110°) at 7kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 2026-02-17 15:00:00 - 2026-01-17 21:00:00
IFR
Clouds
BKN008
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Broken clouds at 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB30 TEMPO 2026-01-17 18:00:00 - 2026-01-17 21:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
1.2 km
Weather
Patches Fog
Clouds
BKN003
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be poor at 1.2 km. Weather conditions: Patches Fog. Broken clouds at 300 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument 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.