Belfast International Airport
EGAA / BFS
Belfast, GB
Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Sun
18:00Z
+-1h
|
Sun
19:00Z
+0h
|
Sun
20:00Z
+1h
|
Sun
21:00Z
+2h
|
Sun
22:00Z
+3h
|
Sun
23:00Z
+4h
|
Mon
00:00Z
+5h
|
Mon
01:00Z
+6h
|
Mon
02:00Z
+7h
|
Mon
03:00Z
+8h
|
Mon
04:00Z
+9h
|
Mon
05:00Z
+10h
|
Mon
06:00Z
+11h
|
Mon
07:00Z
+12h
|
Mon
08:00Z
+13h
|
Mon
09:00Z
+14h
|
Mon
10:00Z
+15h
|
Mon
11:00Z
+16h
|
Mon
12:00Z
+17h
|
Mon
13:00Z
+18h
|
Mon
14:00Z
+19h
|
Mon
15:00Z
+20h
|
Mon
16:00Z
+21h
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
140°
SE
|
140°
SE
|
140°
SE
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
| Wind Speed |
12kt
|
12kt
|
12kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
15kt
G25kt
|
15kt
G25kt
|
15kt
G25kt
|
15kt
G25kt
|
15kt
G25kt
|
15kt
G25kt
|
15kt
G25kt
|
15kt
G25kt
|
15kt
G25kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
|
8kt
G28kt
|
8kt
G28kt
|
8kt
G28kt
|
8kt
G28kt
|
15kt
G28kt
|
15kt
G28kt
|
15kt
G28kt
|
| Visibility |
10+ km
|
10+ km
|
10+ km
|
10+ km
|
10+ km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
| Weather |
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
Heavy Showers Rain
+SHRA
30%
|
Heavy Showers Rain
+SHRA
30%
|
Heavy Showers Rain
+SHRA
30%
|
Heavy Showers Rain
+SHRA
30%
|
Heavy Showers Rain
+SHRA
30%
|
Heavy Showers Rain
+SHRA
30%
|
Heavy Showers Rain
+SHRA
30%
|
Heavy Showers Rain
+SHRA
30%
|
Heavy Showers Rain
+SHRA
30%
|
Heavy Showers Rain
+SHRA
30%
|
Heavy Showers Rain
+SHRA
30%
|
Heavy Showers Rain
+SHRA
30%
|
Heavy Showers Rain
+SHRA
30%
|
Heavy Showers Rain
+SHRA
30%
|
Heavy Showers Rain
+SHRA
30%
|
Showers Rain
SHRA
|
Showers Rain
SHRA
|
Showers Rain
SHRA
|
| Clouds |
SCT040
|
SCT040
|
SCT040
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
BKN007
|
BKN007
|
BKN007
|
BKN007
|
BKN007
|
BKN007
|
BKN007
|
BKN007
|
BKN007
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
| Ceiling |
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
700ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR |
| Day/Night |
☀️
Day
🌇
18:12
|
🌙
Night
🌇
18:12
|
🌙
Night
🌇
18:12
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:48
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:48
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:48
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:48
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:48
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:11
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 12kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 8kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Heavy Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 700 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 1200 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 15kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Heavy Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 700 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (260°) at 10kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Heavy Showers Rain. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the West (280°) at 15kt. Gusts up to 28kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. 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.