Bardufoss Airport

ENDU / BDU

Målselv, NO

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF ENDU 041100Z 0412/0512 25005KT 9999 FEW020 BKN030 PROB30 TEMPO 0412/0414 -FZRA TEMPO 0412/0506 FEW025TCU BKN030 TEMPO 0412/0506 2500 -SHSNRA VV012 PROB40 TEMPO 0419/0423 26015G25KT TEMPO 0506/0512 4000 -SNRA VV014

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
13:00Z
+-1h
Wed
14:00Z
+0h
Wed
15:00Z
+1h
Wed
16:00Z
+2h
Wed
17:00Z
+3h
Wed
18:00Z
+4h
Wed
19:00Z
+5h
Wed
20:00Z
+6h
Wed
21:00Z
+7h
Wed
22:00Z
+8h
Wed
23:00Z
+9h
Thu
00:00Z
+10h
Thu
01:00Z
+11h
Thu
02:00Z
+12h
Thu
03:00Z
+13h
Thu
04:00Z
+14h
Thu
05:00Z
+15h
Thu
06:00Z
+16h
Thu
07:00Z
+17h
Thu
08:00Z
+18h
Thu
09:00Z
+19h
Thu
10:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 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
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light SNRA
-SNRA
Light SNRA
-SNRA
Light SNRA
-SNRA
Light SNRA
-SNRA
Light SNRA
-SNRA
Clouds
FEW020
BKN030
FEW020
BKN030
FEW020
BKN030
FEW020
BKN030
FEW020
BKN030
FEW020
BKN030
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
FEW020
BKN030
FEW020
BKN030
FEW020
BKN030
FEW020
BKN030
FEW020
BKN030
FEW020
BKN030
FEW020
BKN030
VV014
VV014
VV014
VV014
VV014
Ceiling
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
1,400 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
1,400 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
1,400 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
1,400 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
1,400 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:24Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:24Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:24Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:24Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:24Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:34Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:34Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:34Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:34Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:34Z
☀️
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
250° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW020 BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 12:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Weather
Light Freezing Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Weather conditions: Light Freezing Rain. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 06:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
FEW025TCU BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Few clouds at 2500 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 06:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2.5 km
Weather
Light Showers SNRA
Clouds
VV012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2.5 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers SNRA. Vertical visibility at 1200 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB40 TEMPO 19:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Winds from the West (260°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 06:00Z - 12:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Light SNRA
Clouds
VV014
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Light SNRA. Vertical visibility at 1400 feet. 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.