Cardiff International Airport

EGFF / CWL

Cardiff, GB

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF EGFF 101652Z 1018/1118 27010KT 9999 SCT025 BECMG 1103/1106 21010KT TEMPO 1104/1114 5000 RA -RADZ PROB40 TEMPO 1104/1110 BKN006 PROB40 TEMPO 1105/1115 2000 +RA +RADZ PROB30 TEMPO 1108/1110 21016G26KT BECMG 1110/1113 26019G29KT BKN004 PROB30 TEMPO 1115/1118 8000 -RADZ

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
18:00Z
+-1h
Wed
19:00Z
+0h
Wed
20:00Z
+1h
Wed
21:00Z
+2h
Wed
22:00Z
+3h
Wed
23:00Z
+4h
Thu
00:00Z
+5h
Thu
01:00Z
+6h
Thu
02:00Z
+7h
Thu
03:00Z
+8h
Thu
04:00Z
+9h
Thu
05:00Z
+10h
Thu
06:00Z
+11h
Thu
07:00Z
+12h
Thu
08:00Z
+13h
Thu
09:00Z
+14h
Thu
10:00Z
+15h
Thu
11:00Z
+16h
Thu
12:00Z
+17h
Thu
13:00Z
+18h
Thu
14:00Z
+19h
Thu
15:00Z
+20h
Thu
16:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
210°
SW
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
210°
SW
210°
SW
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
19 kt
G29 kt
19 kt
G29 kt
19 kt
G29 kt
19 kt
G29 kt
16 kt
G26 kt
16 kt
G26 kt
19 kt
G29 kt
19 kt
G29 kt
19 kt
G29 kt
19 kt
G29 kt
19 kt
G29 kt
19 kt
G29 kt
19 kt
G29 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
2 km
2 km
2 km
10+ km
10+ km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
8 km
8 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Heavy Rain, Heavy RADZ
+RA +RADZ
40%
Heavy Rain, Heavy RADZ
+RA +RADZ
40%
Heavy Rain, Heavy RADZ
+RA +RADZ
40%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Heavy Rain, Heavy RADZ
+RA +RADZ
40%
Heavy Rain, Heavy RADZ
+RA +RADZ
40%
Heavy Rain, Heavy RADZ
+RA +RADZ
40%
Heavy Rain, Heavy RADZ
+RA +RADZ
40%
Heavy Rain, Heavy RADZ
+RA +RADZ
40%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
30%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
30%
Clouds
SCT025
SCT025
SCT025
SCT025
SCT025
SCT025
SCT025
SCT025
SCT025
☀️ CLR
BKN006
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
600 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 19:31Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:31Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 19:31Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:31Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:28Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:28Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 04:28Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:28Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:28Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
270° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (270°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 03:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
210° at 10 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 10 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 04:00Z - 14:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Rain, Light RADZ
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Rain, Light RADZ. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB40 TEMPO 04:00Z - 10:00Z
IFR
Clouds
BKN006
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Broken clouds at 600 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB40 TEMPO 05:00Z - 15:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2 km
Weather
Heavy Rain, Heavy RADZ
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 2 km. Weather conditions: Heavy Rain, Heavy RADZ. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB30 TEMPO 08:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
Wind
210° at 16 kt
Gusts: 26 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 16 kt. Gusts up to 26 kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 10:00Z - 13:00Z
LIFR
Wind
260° at 19 kt
Gusts: 29 kt
Clouds
BKN004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (260°) at 19 kt. Gusts up to 29 kt are expected. Broken clouds at 400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 15:00Z - 18:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Light RADZ
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Light RADZ. 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.