Maastricht Aachen Airport

EHBK / MST

Maastricht, NL

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF EHBK 100505Z 1006/1112 21008KT CAVOK BECMG 1006/1009 24010KT TEMPO 1009/1102 6000 SHRA FEW020CB PROB30 TEMPO 1015/1021 4000 +SHRA TSRAGR SCT008 SCT018CB BECMG 1018/1021 21003KT BECMG 1109/1112 24010KT

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
10:00Z
+-1h
Wed
11:00Z
+0h
Wed
12:00Z
+1h
Wed
13:00Z
+2h
Wed
14:00Z
+3h
Wed
15:00Z
+4h
Wed
16:00Z
+5h
Wed
17:00Z
+6h
Wed
18:00Z
+7h
Wed
19:00Z
+8h
Wed
20:00Z
+9h
Wed
21:00Z
+10h
Wed
22:00Z
+11h
Wed
23:00Z
+12h
Thu
00:00Z
+13h
Thu
01:00Z
+14h
Thu
02:00Z
+15h
Thu
03:00Z
+16h
Thu
04:00Z
+17h
Thu
05:00Z
+18h
Thu
06:00Z
+19h
Thu
07:00Z
+20h
Thu
08:00Z
+21h
Thu
09:00Z
+22h
Thu
10:00Z
+23h
Wind Dir
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
10 kt
10 kt
Visibility
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Heavy Showers Rain, Thunderstorm RAGR
+SHRA TSRAGR
30%
Heavy Showers Rain, Thunderstorm RAGR
+SHRA TSRAGR
30%
Heavy Showers Rain, Thunderstorm RAGR
+SHRA TSRAGR
30%
Heavy Showers Rain, Thunderstorm RAGR
+SHRA TSRAGR
30%
Heavy Showers Rain, Thunderstorm RAGR
+SHRA TSRAGR
30%
Heavy Showers Rain, Thunderstorm RAGR
+SHRA TSRAGR
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT008
SCT018CB
SCT008
SCT018CB
SCT008
SCT018CB
SCT008
SCT018CB
SCT008
SCT018CB
SCT008
SCT018CB
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:31Z
☀️
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
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
210° at 8 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 06:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 10 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 10 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 09:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
6 km
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
FEW020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Few clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 15:00Z - 21:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Heavy Showers Rain, Thunderstorm RAGR
Clouds
SCT008 SCT018CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Heavy Showers Rain, Thunderstorm RAGR. Scattered clouds at 800 feet, Scattered clouds at 1800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 18:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
210° at 3 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 3 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 09:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 10 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 10 kt. 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.