Pierrefonds Airport

FMEP / ZSE

Saint-Pierre, RE

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF FMEP 171100Z 1712/1721 14017KT 9999 FEW030 SCT060 TEMPO 1712/1715 12025G35KT

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
22:00Z
+-1h
Sat
23:00Z
+0h
Sun
00:00Z
+1h
Sun
01:00Z
+2h
Sun
02:00Z
+3h
Sun
03:00Z
+4h
Sun
04:00Z
+5h
Sun
05:00Z
+6h
Sun
06:00Z
+7h
Sun
07:00Z
+8h
Sun
08:00Z
+9h
Sun
09:00Z
+10h
Sun
10:00Z
+11h
Sun
11:00Z
+12h
Sun
12:00Z
+13h
Sun
13:00Z
+14h
Sun
14:00Z
+15h
Sun
15:00Z
+16h
Sun
16:00Z
+17h
Sun
17:00Z
+18h
Sun
18:00Z
+19h
Sun
19:00Z
+20h
Sun
20:00Z
+21h
Sun
21:00Z
+22h
Sun
22:00Z
+23h
Sun
23:00Z
+24h
Mon
00:00Z
+25h
Mon
01:00Z
+26h
Mon
02:00Z
+27h
Mon
03:00Z
+28h
Mon
04:00Z
+29h
Mon
05:00Z
+30h
Mon
06:00Z
+31h
Mon
07:00Z
+32h
Mon
08:00Z
+33h
Mon
09:00Z
+34h
Mon
10:00Z
+35h
Mon
11:00Z
+36h
Mon
12:00Z
+37h
Mon
13:00Z
+38h
Mon
14:00Z
+39h
Mon
15:00Z
+40h
Mon
16:00Z
+41h
Mon
17:00Z
+42h
Mon
18:00Z
+43h
Mon
19:00Z
+44h
Mon
20:00Z
+45h
Wind Dir
140°
SE
140°
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140°
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140°
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140°
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140°
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140°
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140°
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140°
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140°
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140°
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140°
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140°
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140°
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Wind Speed
17kt
17kt
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Visibility
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Weather
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Clouds
FEW030
SCT060
FEW030
SCT060
FEW030
SCT060
FEW030
SCT060
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SCT060
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SCT060
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SCT060
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SCT060
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SCT060
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SCT060
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SCT060
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FEW030
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SCT060
FEW030
SCT060
Ceiling
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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
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Dawn
🌅 05:21
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🌅 05:21
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Dusk
🌇 18:38
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🌇 18:38
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Dawn
🌅 05:21
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Dusk
🌇 18:38
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Night
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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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
140° at 17 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW030 SCT060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 17kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2026-02-17 12:00:00 - 2026-02-17 15:00:00
VFR
Wind
120° at 25 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 25kt. Gusts up to 35kt 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.