East Midlands Airport

EGNX / EMA

Nottingham, GB

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF EGNX 040457Z 0406/0506 20018G30KT 9999 BKN020 PROB40 TEMPO 0406/0415 5000 -RADZ RA BKN010 BECMG 0409/0412 18012KT TEMPO 0415/0506 5000 -RADZ RA BKN010 PROB30 TEMPO 0415/0506 3000 RADZ BKN006 PROB30 TEMPO 0420/0502 19015G25KT

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
06:00Z
+-1h
Tue
07:00Z
+0h
Tue
08:00Z
+1h
Tue
09:00Z
+2h
Tue
10:00Z
+3h
Tue
11:00Z
+4h
Tue
12:00Z
+5h
Tue
13:00Z
+6h
Tue
14:00Z
+7h
Tue
15:00Z
+8h
Tue
16:00Z
+9h
Tue
17:00Z
+10h
Tue
18:00Z
+11h
Tue
19:00Z
+12h
Tue
20:00Z
+13h
Tue
21:00Z
+14h
Tue
22:00Z
+15h
Tue
23:00Z
+16h
Wed
00:00Z
+17h
Wed
01:00Z
+18h
Wed
02:00Z
+19h
Wed
03:00Z
+20h
Wed
04:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
Wind Speed
18kt
G30kt
18kt
G30kt
18kt
G30kt
12kt
G30kt
12kt
G30kt
12kt
G30kt
12kt
G30kt
12kt
G30kt
12kt
G30kt
12kt
G30kt
12kt
G30kt
12kt
G30kt
12kt
G30kt
12kt
G30kt
15kt
G25kt
15kt
G25kt
15kt
G25kt
15kt
G25kt
15kt
G25kt
15kt
G25kt
12kt
G30kt
12kt
G30kt
12kt
G30kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
3 km
3 km
3 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
RADZ
RADZ
30%
RADZ
RADZ
30%
RADZ
RADZ
30%
RADZ
RADZ
30%
RADZ
RADZ
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
RADZ
RADZ
30%
RADZ
RADZ
30%
RADZ
RADZ
30%
Clouds
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
Ceiling
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
600ft
AGL
600ft
AGL
600ft
AGL
600ft
AGL
600ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
600ft
AGL
600ft
AGL
600ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 07:04
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:04
☀️
Day
🌅 07:04
☀️
Day
🌅 07:04
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 16:55
☀️
Day
🌇 16:55
☀️
Day
🌇 16:55
🌇
Dusk
🌇 16:55
🌙
Night
🌇 16:55
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
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
MVFR
Wind
200° at 18 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 18kt. Gusts up to 30kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB40 TEMPO 2025-12-04 06:00:00 - 2025-11-04 15:00:00
IFR
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Light RADZ, Rain
Clouds
BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Light RADZ, Rain. Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 2025-11-04 09:00:00 - 2025-11-04 12:00:00
VFR
Wind
180° at 12 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (180°) at 12kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-11-04 15:00:00 - 2025-11-05 06:00:00
IFR
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Light RADZ, Rain
Clouds
BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Light RADZ, Rain. Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB30 TEMPO 2025-11-04 15:00:00 - 2025-11-05 06:00:00
IFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
RADZ
Clouds
BKN006
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: RADZ. Broken clouds at 600 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB30 TEMPO 2025-11-04 20:00:00 - 2025-11-05 02:00:00
VFR
Wind
190° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the South (190°) at 15kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. 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.