Djibouti-Ambouli Airport

HDAM / JIB

Djibouti City, DJ

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF HDAM 140500Z 1406/1506 27011KT 9999 SKC BECMG 1410/1415 03010KT SKC BECMG 1415/1418 06012KT SKC BECMG 1418/1500 18005KT FEW133 BECMG 1500/1506 21004KT SCT133

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
18:00Z
+-1h
Sun
19:00Z
+0h
Sun
20:00Z
+1h
Sun
21:00Z
+2h
Sun
22:00Z
+3h
Sun
23:00Z
+4h
Mon
00:00Z
+5h
Mon
01:00Z
+6h
Mon
02:00Z
+7h
Mon
03:00Z
+8h
Mon
04:00Z
+9h
Wind Dir
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
Wind Speed
11kt
11kt
11kt
11kt
11kt
11kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
Visibility
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
Clouds
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
FEW133
FEW133
FEW133
FEW133
FEW133
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 18:03
🌙
Night
🌇 18:03
🌙
Night
🌇 18:03
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:57
🌙
Night
🌅 05:57
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
270° at 11 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (270°) at 11kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-10-14 10:00:00 - 2025-10-14 15:00:00
VFR
Wind
30° at 10 kt
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 10kt. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-10-14 15:00:00 - 2025-10-14 18:00:00
VFR
Wind
60° at 12 kt
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 12kt. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-10-14 18:00:00 - 2025-09-15 00:00:00
VFR
Wind
180° at 5 kt
Clouds
FEW133
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (180°) at 5kt. Few clouds at 13300 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-09-15 00:00:00 - 2025-09-15 06:00:00
VFR
Wind
210° at 4 kt
Clouds
SCT133
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 4kt. Scattered clouds at 13300 feet. 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.