Dublin Airport

EIDW / DUB

Dublin, IE

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF EIDW 092300Z 1000/1024 25007KT 9999 FEW020 SCT030 PROB40 TEMPO 1000/1002 -SHRA FEW018CB BKN020 PROB30 TEMPO 1004/1007 -SHRA BKN010 BECMG 1008/1010 28012KT TEMPO 1010/1018 -SHRA FEW020CB BECMG 1020/1022 24007KT

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
04:00Z
+-1h
Wed
05:00Z
+0h
Wed
06:00Z
+1h
Wed
07:00Z
+2h
Wed
08:00Z
+3h
Wed
09:00Z
+4h
Wed
10:00Z
+5h
Wed
11:00Z
+6h
Wed
12:00Z
+7h
Wed
13:00Z
+8h
Wed
14:00Z
+9h
Wed
15:00Z
+10h
Wed
16:00Z
+11h
Wed
17:00Z
+12h
Wed
18:00Z
+13h
Wed
19:00Z
+14h
Wed
20:00Z
+15h
Wed
21:00Z
+16h
Wed
22:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
280°
W
280°
W
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
280°
W
280°
W
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
Wind Speed
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
12 kt
12 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
12 kt
12 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
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
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW020
SCT030
FEW020
SCT030
FEW020
SCT030
FEW020
SCT030
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
FEW020CB
FEW020CB
FEW020CB
FEW020CB
FEW020CB
FEW020CB
FEW020CB
FEW020CB
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌅
Dawn
🌅 04:25Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:25Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:25Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:34Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:34Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:34Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 19:34Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:34Z
🌙
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
250° at 7 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW020 SCT030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2000 feet, Scattered clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 00:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
FEW018CB BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Few clouds at 1800 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 04:00Z - 07:00Z
IFR
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 08:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
Wind
280° at 12 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (280°) at 12 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 10:00Z - 18:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
FEW020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

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

BECMG 20:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 7 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 7 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.