Kamuzu International Airport

FWKI / LLW

Lumbadzi, MW

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF FWKI 031600Z 0318/0424 08006KT 9999 FEW028CB PROB30 TEMPO 0318/0320 9999 TS FEW026CB TEMPO 0402/0404 09004KT 8000 BCFG FEW008 BKN016 BECMG 0406/0408 07010KT 9999 SCT022 BECMG 0410/0412 09012KT 9999 FEW028CB SCT030

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
05:00Z
+-1h
Wed
06:00Z
+0h
Wed
07:00Z
+1h
Wed
08:00Z
+2h
Wed
09:00Z
+3h
Wed
10:00Z
+4h
Wed
11:00Z
+5h
Wed
12:00Z
+6h
Wed
13:00Z
+7h
Wed
14:00Z
+8h
Wed
15:00Z
+9h
Wed
16:00Z
+10h
Wed
17:00Z
+11h
Wed
18:00Z
+12h
Wed
19:00Z
+13h
Wed
20:00Z
+14h
Wed
21:00Z
+15h
Wed
22:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
80°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
Wind Speed
6 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 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
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW028CB
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
FEW028CB
SCT030
FEW028CB
SCT030
FEW028CB
SCT030
FEW028CB
SCT030
FEW028CB
SCT030
FEW028CB
SCT030
FEW028CB
SCT030
FEW028CB
SCT030
FEW028CB
SCT030
FEW028CB
SCT030
FEW028CB
SCT030
FEW028CB
SCT030
FEW028CB
SCT030
Ceiling
2,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,800 ft 🌩️
CB Base
Flight Rules MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:50Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:50Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:50Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:09Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:09Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:09Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:09Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:09Z
🌙
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
MVFR
Wind
80° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW028CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (80°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2800 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 18:00Z - 20:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW026CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2600 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 02:00Z - 04:00Z
MVFR
Wind
90° at 4 kt
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Patches Fog
Clouds
FEW008 BKN016
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the East (90°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Patches Fog. Few clouds at 800 feet, Broken clouds at 1600 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 06:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
70° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT022
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2200 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 10:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Wind
90° at 12 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW028CB SCT030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (90°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2800 feet, Scattered 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.