Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport

EPGD / GDN

Gdańsk, PL

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF EPGD 171730Z 1718/1818 06010KT CAVOK TEMPO 1718/1724 VRB18G34KT 2000 TSRA SCT012 BKN020CB BECMG 1718/1721 VRB02KT TEMPO 1800/1812 4000 SHRA SCT007 BKN015CB BECMG 1806/1809 27012KT PROB40 TEMPO 1806/1812 VRB15G25KT 2000 TSRA BKN007 BKN014CB PROB40 TEMPO 1812/1818 28015G25KT

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
22:00Z
+-1h
Fri
23:00Z
+0h
Sat
00:00Z
+1h
Sat
01:00Z
+2h
Sat
02:00Z
+3h
Sat
03:00Z
+4h
Sat
04:00Z
+5h
Sat
05:00Z
+6h
Sat
06:00Z
+7h
Sat
07:00Z
+8h
Sat
08:00Z
+9h
Sat
09:00Z
+10h
Sat
10:00Z
+11h
Sat
11:00Z
+12h
Sat
12:00Z
+13h
Sat
13:00Z
+14h
Sat
14:00Z
+15h
Sat
15:00Z
+16h
Sat
16:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
60°
NE
60°
NE
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
Visibility
>10km
>10km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Showers Rain
SHRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT007
BKN015CB
SCT007
BKN015CB
SCT007
BKN015CB
SCT007
BKN015CB
SCT007
BKN015CB
SCT007
BKN015CB
BKN007
BKN014CB
BKN007
BKN014CB
BKN007
BKN014CB
BKN007
BKN014CB
BKN007
BKN014CB
BKN007
BKN014CB
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:31Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:31Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:31Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:31Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:31Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
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
60° at 10 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 18:00Z - 00:00Z
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 18 kt
Gusts: 34 kt
Visibility
2 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT012 BKN020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds will be variable in direction at 18 kt. Gusts up to 34 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 1200 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 18:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 2 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 00:00Z - 12:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT007 BKN015CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 700 feet, Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 06:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 12 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (270°) at 12 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 06:00Z - 12:00Z
LIFR
Wind
VRB° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
2 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN007 BKN014CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 700 feet, Broken clouds at 1400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 12:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
280° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Winds from the West (280°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. 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.