Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport

GCXO / TFN

Tenerife, ES

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF GCXO 262000Z 2621/2721 31016KT 9999 BKN010 TX24/2714Z TN17/2706Z PROB30 TEMPO 2621/2709 30018G28KT 2000 BCFG BKN002 BECMG 2707/2709 SCT010 PROB30 TEMPO 2709/2712 BKN014 TEMPO 2719/2721 BKN010

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
01:00Z
+-1h
Mon
02:00Z
+0h
Mon
03:00Z
+1h
Mon
04:00Z
+2h
Mon
05:00Z
+3h
Mon
06:00Z
+4h
Mon
07:00Z
+5h
Mon
08:00Z
+6h
Mon
09:00Z
+7h
Mon
10:00Z
+8h
Mon
11:00Z
+9h
Mon
12:00Z
+10h
Mon
13:00Z
+11h
Mon
14:00Z
+12h
Mon
15:00Z
+13h
Mon
16:00Z
+14h
Mon
17:00Z
+15h
Mon
18:00Z
+16h
Mon
19:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
Wind Speed
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 kt
16 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
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
SCT010
SCT010
BKN014
BKN014
BKN014
SCT010
SCT010
SCT010
SCT010
SCT010
SCT010
SCT010
BKN010
Ceiling
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:12Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:12Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:12Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:12Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:12Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:47Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:47Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:47Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:47Z
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
310° at 16 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 16 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 21:00Z - 09:00Z
LIFR
Wind
300° at 18 kt
Gusts: 28 kt
Visibility
2 km
Weather
Patches Fog
Clouds
BKN002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 18 kt. Gusts up to 28 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2 km. Weather conditions: Patches Fog. Broken clouds at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 07:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Clouds
SCT010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Scattered clouds at 1000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 09:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN014
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Broken clouds at 1400 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 19:00Z - 21:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 1000 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.