Bata Airport

FGBT / BSG

Bata, GQ

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD FGBT 050110Z 0501/0524 14003KT 9999 FEW010 PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0504 TS BKN010 FEW020CB PROB30 TEMPO 0504/0507 4500 TSRA BKN008 FEW018CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
03:00Z
+-1h
Thu
04:00Z
+0h
Thu
05:00Z
+1h
Thu
06:00Z
+2h
Thu
07:00Z
+3h
Thu
08:00Z
+4h
Thu
09:00Z
+5h
Thu
10:00Z
+6h
Thu
11:00Z
+7h
Thu
12:00Z
+8h
Thu
13:00Z
+9h
Thu
14:00Z
+10h
Thu
15:00Z
+11h
Thu
16:00Z
+12h
Thu
17:00Z
+13h
Thu
18:00Z
+14h
Thu
19:00Z
+15h
Thu
20:00Z
+16h
Thu
21:00Z
+17h
Thu
22:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
Wind Speed
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
Visibility
10+ km
4.5 km
4.5 km
4.5 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
Weather
FGBT
FGBT
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
FGBT
Clouds
FEW010
BKN008
FEW018CB
BKN008
FEW018CB
BKN008
FEW018CB
FEW010
FEW010
FEW010
FEW010
FEW010
FEW010
FEW010
FEW010
FEW010
FEW010
FEW010
FEW010
FEW010
FEW010
FEW010
FEW010
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR LIFR LIFR LIFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:01Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:01Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:01Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:01Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:01Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:58Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:58Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:58Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:58Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:58Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
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
140° at 3 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Weather
FGBT
Clouds
FEW010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Weather conditions: FGBT. Few clouds at 1000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 00:00Z - 04:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN010 FEW020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Broken clouds at 1000 feet, Few clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 04:00Z - 07:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
4.5 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN008 FEW018CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 4.5 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 800 feet, Few clouds at 1800 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument 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.