Leeds Bradford Airport

EGNM / LBA

Leeds, West Yorkshire, GB

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF EGNM 171059Z 1712/1812 13004KT 0300 FG OVC001 BECMG 1712/1714 6000 NSW SCT008 PROB40 TEMPO 1712/1713 RA -RADZ TEMPO 1714/1718 3000 BR BKN004 BECMG 1718/1720 0300 FG VV/// TEMPO 1804/1812 RA -RADZ

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
14:00Z
+-1h
Sat
15:00Z
+0h
Sat
16:00Z
+1h
Sat
17:00Z
+2h
Sat
18:00Z
+3h
Sat
19:00Z
+4h
Sat
20:00Z
+5h
Sat
21:00Z
+6h
Sat
22:00Z
+7h
Sat
23:00Z
+8h
Sun
00:00Z
+9h
Sun
01:00Z
+10h
Sun
02:00Z
+11h
Sun
03:00Z
+12h
Sun
04:00Z
+13h
Sun
05:00Z
+14h
Sun
06:00Z
+15h
Sun
07:00Z
+16h
Sun
08:00Z
+17h
Sun
09:00Z
+18h
Sun
10:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
Wind Speed
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
Visibility
0.3 km
0.3 km
0.3 km
0.3 km
0.3 km
0.3 km
0.3 km
0.3 km
0.3 km
0.3 km
0.3 km
0.3 km
0.3 km
0.3 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
Weather
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Rain, Light RADZ
RA -RADZ
Rain, Light RADZ
RA -RADZ
Rain, Light RADZ
RA -RADZ
Rain, Light RADZ
RA -RADZ
Rain, Light RADZ
RA -RADZ
Rain, Light RADZ
RA -RADZ
Rain, Light RADZ
RA -RADZ
Clouds
OVC001
OVC001
OVC001
OVC001
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
100ft
AGL
100ft
AGL
100ft
AGL
100ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
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Flight Rules LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 16:32
☀️
Day
🌇 16:32
☀️
Day
🌇 16:32
🌇
Dusk
🌇 16:32
🌙
Night
🌇 16:32
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 07:26
🌙
Night
🌅 07:26
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:26
☀️
Day
🌅 07:26
☀️
Day
🌅 07:26
☀️
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
LIFR
Wind
130° at 4 kt
Visibility
0.3 km
Weather
Fog
Clouds
OVC001
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 4kt. Visibility will be poor at 0.3 km. Weather conditions: Fog. Overcast skies at 100 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 2026-02-17 12:00:00 - 2026-02-17 14:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
6 km
Clouds
SCT008
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be good at 6 km. Scattered clouds at 800 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB40 TEMPO 2026-02-17 12:00:00 - 2026-02-17 13:00:00
VFR
Weather
Rain, Light RADZ
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Weather conditions: Rain, Light RADZ. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2026-02-17 14:00:00 - 2026-01-17 18:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 2026-01-17 18:00:00 - 2026-01-17 20:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
0.3 km
Weather
Fog
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be poor at 0.3 km. Weather conditions: Fog. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 2026-01-18 04:00:00 - 2026-01-18 12:00:00
VFR
Weather
Rain, Light RADZ
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Weather conditions: Rain, Light RADZ. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) 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.