Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport

FCPP / PNR

Pointe Noire, CG

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF FCPP 170500Z 1706/1806 VRB02KT 4000 BR FEW010 BKN020 BECMG 1707/1709 7000 NSW PROB30 1707/1713 TS SCT010 BKN023 FEW030CB PROB30 1719/1724 -TSRA SCT010 BKN023 FEW030CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
14:00Z
+-1h
Sat
15:00Z
+0h
Sat
16:00Z
+1h
Sat
17:00Z
+2h
Sat
18:00Z
+3h
Sat
19:00Z
+4h
Sat
20:00Z
+5h
Sat
21:00Z
+6h
Sat
22:00Z
+7h
Sat
23:00Z
+8h
Sun
00:00Z
+9h
Sun
01:00Z
+10h
Sun
02:00Z
+11h
Sun
03:00Z
+12h
Sun
04:00Z
+13h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
Visibility
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
Weather
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Clouds
FEW010
BKN020
FEW010
BKN020
FEW010
BKN020
FEW010
BKN020
FEW010
BKN020
SCT010
BKN023
SCT010
BKN023
SCT010
BKN023
SCT010
BKN023
SCT010
BKN023
FEW010
BKN020
FEW010
BKN020
FEW010
BKN020
FEW010
BKN020
FEW010
BKN020
Ceiling
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2300ft
AGL
2300ft
AGL
2300ft
AGL
2300ft
AGL
2300ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
Flight Rules IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:09
☀️
Day
🌇 18:09
☀️
Day
🌇 18:09
🌙
Night
🌇 18:09
🌙
Night
🌇 18:09
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:51
🌙
Night
🌅 05:51
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
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
FEW010 BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 2kt. Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Few clouds at 1000 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 2026-02-17 07:00:00 - 2026-02-17 09:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
7 km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be good at 7 km. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 2026-02-17 07:00:00 - 2026-02-17 13:00:00
MVFR
Clouds
SCT010 BKN023 FEW030CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, Broken clouds at 2300 feet, Few clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 2026-01-17 19:00:00 - 2026-01-18 00:00:00
MVFR
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT010 BKN023 FEW030CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, Broken clouds at 2300 feet, Few clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.