RAF Coningsby

EGXC / QCY

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, GB

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF EGXC 221634Z 2218/2312 07012KT 9999 FEW012 PROB30 TEMPO 2218/2224 SCT012 TEMPO 2300/2309 BKN008 PROB40 2300/2307 6000 BR PROB30 2303/2306 3000 BR MIFG

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
20:00Z
+-1h
Wed
21:00Z
+0h
Wed
22:00Z
+1h
Wed
23:00Z
+2h
Thu
00:00Z
+3h
Thu
01:00Z
+4h
Thu
02:00Z
+5h
Thu
03:00Z
+6h
Thu
04:00Z
+7h
Thu
05:00Z
+8h
Thu
06:00Z
+9h
Thu
07:00Z
+10h
Thu
08:00Z
+11h
Thu
09:00Z
+12h
Thu
10:00Z
+13h
Wind Dir
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
Wind Speed
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
6 km
6 km
6 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
6 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
40%
Mist
BR
40%
Mist
BR
40%
Mist, Shallow Fog
BR MIFG
30%
Mist, Shallow Fog
BR MIFG
30%
Mist, Shallow Fog
BR MIFG
30%
Mist
BR
40%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW012
FEW012
FEW012
FEW012
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN008
BKN008
FEW012
FEW012
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR IFR IFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 18:47Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:11Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:11Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:11Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:11Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:11Z
☀️
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
70° at 12 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 1200 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Clouds
SCT012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Scattered clouds at 1200 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 00:00Z - 09:00Z
IFR
Clouds
BKN008
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB40 00:00Z - 07:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
6 km
Weather
Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 03:00Z - 06:00Z
IFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Mist, Shallow Fog
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Mist, Shallow Fog. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.