Eros Airport

FYWE / ERS

Windhoek, NA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF FYWE 030500Z 0306/0315 10004KT 9999 SCT030 BKN090 BECMG 0308/0310 35012KT SCT030TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0310/0315 -TSRA FEW030CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
08:00Z
+-1h
Mon
09:00Z
+0h
Mon
10:00Z
+1h
Mon
11:00Z
+2h
Mon
12:00Z
+3h
Mon
13:00Z
+4h
Wind Dir
100°
E
100°
E
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
Wind Speed
4kt
4kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Clouds
SCT030
BKN090
SCT030
BKN090
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
FEW030CB
Ceiling
9000ft
AGL
9000ft
AGL
3000ft 🌩️
CB Base
3000ft 🌩️
CB Base
3000ft 🌩️
CB Base
3000ft 🌩️
CB Base
Flight Rules VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
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
VFR
Wind
100° at 4 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT030 BKN090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (100°) at 4kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 9000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-12-03 08:00:00 - 2025-11-03 10:00:00
MVFR
Wind
350° at 12 kt
Clouds
SCT030TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (350°) at 12kt. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 2025-11-03 10:00:00 - 2025-11-03 15:00:00
MVFR
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
FEW030CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Few 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.