Dublin Airport

EIDW / DUB

Dublin, IE

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF EIDW 032300Z 0400/0424 11007KT 9999 FEW008 BKN020 BECMG 0400/0402 14009KT PROB30 TEMPO 0401/0405 4000 -RA BKN008 TEMPO 0405/0412 3000 -RADZ BKN004 PROB30 TEMPO 0405/0412 1500 BR BKN002 TEMPO 0412/0424 BKN008 PROB40 TEMPO 0412/0424 3000 -RADZ BKN004 TEMPO 0419/0424 17010KT

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
02:00Z
+-1h
Wed
03:00Z
+0h
Wed
04:00Z
+1h
Wed
05:00Z
+2h
Wed
06:00Z
+3h
Wed
07:00Z
+4h
Wed
08:00Z
+5h
Wed
09:00Z
+6h
Wed
10:00Z
+7h
Wed
11:00Z
+8h
Wed
12:00Z
+9h
Wed
13:00Z
+10h
Wed
14:00Z
+11h
Wed
15:00Z
+12h
Wed
16:00Z
+13h
Wed
17:00Z
+14h
Wed
18:00Z
+15h
Wed
19:00Z
+16h
Wed
20:00Z
+17h
Wed
21:00Z
+18h
Wed
22:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
Wind Speed
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
1.5 km
1.5 km
1.5 km
1.5 km
1.5 km
1.5 km
1.5 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
40%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
40%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
40%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
40%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
40%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
40%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
40%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
40%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
40%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
40%
Light RADZ
-RADZ
40%
Clouds
FEW008
BKN020
FEW008
BKN020
FEW008
BKN020
BKN002
BKN002
BKN002
BKN002
BKN002
BKN002
BKN002
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
Ceiling
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:30Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:30Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:30Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:30Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:30Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:29Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:29Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:29Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:29Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:29Z
🌙
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
110° at 7 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW008 BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Southeast (110°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 800 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 00:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 9 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 9 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 01:00Z - 05:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
BKN008
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Broken clouds at 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 05:00Z - 12:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Light RADZ
Clouds
BKN004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Light RADZ. Broken clouds at 400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 05:00Z - 12:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
1.5 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 1.5 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 00:00Z
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 TEMPO 12:00Z - 00:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Light RADZ
Clouds
BKN004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Light RADZ. Broken clouds at 400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 19:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
170° at 10 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the South (170°) 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.