Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport

FOOL / LBV

Libreville, GA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF FOOL 230500Z 2306/2412 14005KT 9999 TS BKN010 FEW020CB BKN025 TEMPO 2306/2309 4000 TSRA BECMG 2310/2312 24010KT NSW SCT010 PROB40 TEMPO 2314/2319 TS BKN012 FEW020CB TEMPO 2402/2406 4000 TSRA BKN010 FEW020CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
09:00Z
+-1h
Thu
10:00Z
+0h
Thu
11:00Z
+1h
Thu
12:00Z
+2h
Thu
13:00Z
+3h
Thu
14:00Z
+4h
Thu
15:00Z
+5h
Thu
16:00Z
+6h
Thu
17:00Z
+7h
Thu
18:00Z
+8h
Thu
19:00Z
+9h
Thu
20:00Z
+10h
Thu
21:00Z
+11h
Thu
22:00Z
+12h
Thu
23:00Z
+13h
Fri
00:00Z
+14h
Fri
01:00Z
+15h
Fri
02:00Z
+16h
Fri
03:00Z
+17h
Fri
04:00Z
+18h
Fri
05:00Z
+19h
Fri
06:00Z
+20h
Fri
07:00Z
+21h
Fri
08:00Z
+22h
Fri
09:00Z
+23h
Fri
10:00Z
+24h
Wind Dir
140°
SE
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
Wind Speed
5 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
Visibility
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
10+ km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN010
FEW020CB
SCT010
SCT010
SCT010
SCT010
BKN012
FEW020CB
BKN012
FEW020CB
BKN012
FEW020CB
BKN012
FEW020CB
BKN012
FEW020CB
SCT010
SCT010
SCT010
SCT010
SCT010
SCT010
SCT010
BKN010
FEW020CB
BKN010
FEW020CB
BKN010
FEW020CB
BKN010
FEW020CB
SCT010
SCT010
SCT010
SCT010
SCT010
Ceiling
1,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:00Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:00Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:00Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:00Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:00Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:59Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:59Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:59Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:59Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:59Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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
MVFR
Wind
140° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN010 FEW020CB BKN025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 1000 feet, Few clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 06:00Z - 09:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 10:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 10 kt
Clouds
SCT010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 10 kt. Scattered clouds at 1000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 14:00Z - 19:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN012 FEW020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Broken clouds at 1200 feet, Few clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 02:00Z - 06:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN010 FEW020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 1000 feet, Few clouds at 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.