RAF Odiham

EGVO / ODH

Hook, Hampshire, GB

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF EGVO 031346Z 0315/0403 22014KT 9999 FEW019 SCT030 TEMPO 0315/0319 23018G28KT SCT019 PROB30 TEMPO 0315/0319 5000 -SHRA SCT014 PROB40 TEMPO 0319/0403 21016G26KT BKN020 PROB30 TEMPO 0321/0403 SCT014

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
15:00Z
+-1h
Mon
16:00Z
+0h
Mon
17:00Z
+1h
Mon
18:00Z
+2h
Mon
19:00Z
+3h
Mon
20:00Z
+4h
Mon
21:00Z
+5h
Mon
22:00Z
+6h
Mon
23:00Z
+7h
Tue
00:00Z
+8h
Tue
01:00Z
+9h
Wind Dir
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
Wind Speed
14kt
14kt
14kt
14kt
16kt
G26kt
16kt
G26kt
14kt
G26kt
14kt
G26kt
14kt
G26kt
14kt
G26kt
14kt
G26kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW019
SCT030
FEW019
SCT030
FEW019
SCT030
FEW019
SCT030
BKN020
BKN020
SCT014
SCT014
SCT014
SCT014
SCT014
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 16:57
☀️
Day
🌇 16:57
🌇
Dusk
🌇 16:57
🌙
Night
🌇 16:57
🌙
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
VFR
Wind
220° at 14 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW019 SCT030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 14kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 1900 feet, Scattered clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-12-03 15:00:00 - 2025-11-03 19:00:00
VFR
Wind
230° at 18 kt
Gusts: 28 kt
Clouds
SCT019
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 18kt. Gusts up to 28kt are expected. Scattered clouds at 1900 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 2025-12-03 15:00:00 - 2025-11-03 19:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT014
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 1400 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB40 TEMPO 2025-11-03 19:00:00 - 2025-11-04 03:00:00
MVFR
Wind
210° at 16 kt
Gusts: 26 kt
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 16kt. Gusts up to 26kt are expected. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 2025-11-03 21:00:00 - 2025-11-04 03:00:00
VFR
Clouds
SCT014
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Scattered clouds at 1400 feet. 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.