Matsapha Airport
FDMS / MTS
Manzini, SZ
Current TAF Forecast
Raw TAF:
TAF FDMS 171000Z 1712/1718 16007KT 5000 -DZRA SCT010 BKN020 TX21/1712Z TN20/1718Z PROB30 TEMPO 1712/1718 7000 -SHRA BKN015 OVC030 FEW035CB
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Sat
19:00Z
+-1h
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Sat
20:00Z
+0h
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Sat
21:00Z
+1h
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Sat
22:00Z
+2h
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Sat
23:00Z
+3h
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Sun
00:00Z
+4h
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Sun
01:00Z
+5h
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Sun
02:00Z
+6h
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Sun
03:00Z
+7h
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Sun
04:00Z
+8h
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Sun
05:00Z
+9h
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Sun
06:00Z
+10h
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Sun
07:00Z
+11h
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Sun
08:00Z
+12h
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Sun
09:00Z
+13h
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Sun
10:00Z
+14h
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Sun
11:00Z
+15h
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Sun
12:00Z
+16h
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Sun
13:00Z
+17h
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Sun
14:00Z
+18h
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Sun
15:00Z
+19h
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Sun
16:00Z
+20h
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Sun
17:00Z
+21h
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Sun
18:00Z
+22h
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Sun
19:00Z
+23h
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Sun
20:00Z
+24h
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Sun
21:00Z
+25h
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Sun
22:00Z
+26h
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Sun
23:00Z
+27h
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Mon
00:00Z
+28h
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Mon
01:00Z
+29h
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Mon
02:00Z
+30h
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Mon
03:00Z
+31h
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Mon
04:00Z
+32h
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Mon
05:00Z
+33h
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Mon
06:00Z
+34h
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Mon
07:00Z
+35h
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Mon
08:00Z
+36h
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Mon
09:00Z
+37h
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Mon
10:00Z
+38h
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Mon
11:00Z
+39h
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Mon
12:00Z
+40h
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Mon
13:00Z
+41h
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Mon
14:00Z
+42h
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Mon
15:00Z
+43h
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Mon
16:00Z
+44h
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Mon
17:00Z
+45h
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| Wind Dir |
160°
S
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160°
S
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160°
S
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160°
S
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160°
S
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160°
S
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
S
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160°
S
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160°
S
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| Wind Speed |
7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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7kt
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| Visibility |
5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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5 km
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| Weather |
Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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Light DZRA
-DZRA
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| Clouds |
SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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SCT010
BKN020
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| Ceiling |
2000ft
AGL
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2000ft
AGL
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2000ft
AGL
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2000ft
AGL
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2000ft
AGL
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2000ft
AGL
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2000ft
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| Flight Rules | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR |
| Day/Night |
🌇
Dusk
🌇
18:48
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🌙
Night
🌇
18:48
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🌙
Night
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🌙
Night
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🌙
Night
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🌙
Night
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🌙
Night
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🌙
Night
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🌙
Night
🌅
05:12
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🌙
Night
🌅
05:12
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🌅
Dawn
🌅
05:12
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☀️
Day
🌅
05:12
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☀️
Day
🌅
05:12
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☀️
Day
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☀️
Day
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☀️
Day
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☀️
Day
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☀️
Day
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☀️
Day
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☀️
Day
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☀️
Day
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☀️
Day
🌇
18:47
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☀️
Day
🌇
18:47
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☀️
Day
🌇
18:47
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🌇
Dusk
🌇
18:47
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🌙
Night
🌇
18:47
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🌙
Night
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🌙
Night
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🌙
Night
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🌙
Night
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🌙
Night
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🌙
Night
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🌙
Night
🌅
05:12
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🌙
Night
🌅
05:12
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🌅
Dawn
🌅
05:12
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☀️
Day
🌅
05:12
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☀️
Day
🌅
05:12
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☀️
Day
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☀️
Day
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☀️
Day
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☀️
Day
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☀️
Day
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☀️
Day
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☀️
Day
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☀️
Day
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☀️
Day
🌇
18:47
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☀️
Day
🌇
18:47
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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 occurrence •
AGL: Above Ground Level
Forecast Periods
BASE
MVFR
Wind
160° at
7 kt
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Light DZRA
Clouds
SCT010 BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 7kt. Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Light DZRA. Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
PROB30 TEMPO
2026-02-17 12:00:00 - 2026-02-17 18:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
7 km
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN015 OVC030 FEW035CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:
There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 7 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Overcast skies at 3000 feet, Few clouds at 3500 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.