Wonderboom Airport

FAWB / PRY

Pretoria, ZA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD FAWB 141105Z 1410/1418 VRB03KT CAVOK TX29/1412Z TN20/1418Z BECMG 1410/1412 31012KT PROB30 TEMPO 1413/1416 33015G26KT -TSRA FEW060CB BKN090 BECMG 1416/1418 24008KT CAVOK

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
20:00Z
+-1h
Sun
21:00Z
+0h
Sun
22:00Z
+1h
Sun
23:00Z
+2h
Mon
00:00Z
+3h
Mon
01:00Z
+4h
Mon
02:00Z
+5h
Mon
03:00Z
+6h
Mon
04:00Z
+7h
Mon
05:00Z
+8h
Mon
06:00Z
+9h
Mon
07:00Z
+10h
Mon
08:00Z
+11h
Mon
09:00Z
+12h
Mon
10:00Z
+13h
Mon
11:00Z
+14h
Mon
12:00Z
+15h
Mon
13:00Z
+16h
Mon
14:00Z
+17h
Mon
15:00Z
+18h
Mon
16:00Z
+19h
Mon
17:00Z
+20h
Mon
18:00Z
+21h
Mon
19:00Z
+22h
Mon
20:00Z
+23h
Mon
21:00Z
+24h
Mon
22:00Z
+25h
Mon
23:00Z
+26h
Tue
00:00Z
+27h
Tue
01:00Z
+28h
Tue
02:00Z
+29h
Tue
03:00Z
+30h
Tue
04:00Z
+31h
Tue
05:00Z
+32h
Tue
06:00Z
+33h
Tue
07:00Z
+34h
Tue
08:00Z
+35h
Tue
09:00Z
+36h
Tue
10:00Z
+37h
Tue
11:00Z
+38h
Tue
12:00Z
+39h
Tue
13:00Z
+40h
Tue
14:00Z
+41h
Tue
15:00Z
+42h
Tue
16:00Z
+43h
Tue
17:00Z
+44h
Tue
18:00Z
+45h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
Visibility
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
Weather
β˜€οΈ Clear
β˜€οΈ Clear
β˜€οΈ Clear
β˜€οΈ Clear
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β˜€οΈ Clear
β˜€οΈ Clear
β˜€οΈ Clear
β˜€οΈ Clear
β˜€οΈ Clear
β˜€οΈ Clear
β˜€οΈ Clear
β˜€οΈ Clear
β˜€οΈ Clear
β˜€οΈ Clear
Clouds
β˜€οΈ CLR
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Ceiling
🌀️ Unlimited
🌀️ Unlimited
🌀️ Unlimited
🌀️ Unlimited
🌀️ Unlimited
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Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
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Night
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πŸŒ‡ 17:54
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Dusk
πŸŒ‡ 17:54
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πŸŒ‡ 17:54
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πŸŒ‡ 17:54
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Dusk
πŸŒ‡ 17:54
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
β›ˆοΈ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now β€’ %: Probability of occurrence β€’ AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
VRBΒ° at 3 kt
Visibility
>10km
πŸ“– Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-10-14 10:00:00 - 2025-10-14 12:00:00
VFR
Wind
310Β° at 12 kt
πŸ“– Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northwest (310Β°) at 12kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 2025-10-14 13:00:00 - 2025-10-14 16:00:00
MVFR
Wind
330Β° at 15 kt
Gusts: 26 kt
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
FEW060CB BKN090
πŸ“– Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the North-Northwest (330Β°) at 15kt. Gusts up to 26kt are expected. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Few clouds at 6000 feet, Broken clouds at 9000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2025-10-14 16:00:00 - 2025-10-14 18:00:00
VFR
Wind
240Β° at 8 kt
Visibility
>10km
πŸ“– Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (240Β°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

πŸ“š 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:

  • β€’ Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • β€’ Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • β€’ Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • β€’ Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • β€’ Forecast changes with timing
  • β€’ Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • β€’ BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • β€’ FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • β€’ BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • β€’ TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • β€’ PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

πŸ›©οΈ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • β€’ Ceiling β‰₯ 3000 ft
  • β€’ Visibility β‰₯ 5 miles
  • β€’ Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • β€’ Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • β€’ Visibility 3-5 miles
  • β€’ Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • β€’ Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • β€’ Visibility 1-3 miles
  • β€’ Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • β€’ Ceiling < 500 ft
  • β€’ Visibility < 1 mile
  • β€’ Challenging conditions

πŸ’‘ TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • β€’ Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • β€’ Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • β€’ Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • β€’ Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • β€’ Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • β€’ Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • β€’ Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • β€’ 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.