Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

HTZA / ZNZ

Zanzibar, TZ

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF HTZA 041700Z 0418/0518 14005KT 9999 SCT012 FEW014CB TEMPO 0506/0510 24010KT TSRA BKN016 FEW018CB BECMG 0512/0514 16010KT SCT022

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
19:00Z
+-1h
Wed
20:00Z
+0h
Wed
21:00Z
+1h
Wed
22:00Z
+2h
Wed
23:00Z
+3h
Thu
00:00Z
+4h
Thu
01:00Z
+5h
Thu
02:00Z
+6h
Thu
03:00Z
+7h
Thu
04:00Z
+8h
Thu
05:00Z
+9h
Thu
06:00Z
+10h
Thu
07:00Z
+11h
Thu
08:00Z
+12h
Thu
09:00Z
+13h
Thu
10:00Z
+14h
Thu
11:00Z
+15h
Thu
12:00Z
+16h
Thu
13:00Z
+17h
Thu
14:00Z
+18h
Thu
15:00Z
+19h
Thu
16:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
140°
SE
140°
SE
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
5 kt
5 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
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ 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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT012
FEW014CB
SCT012
FEW014CB
SCT012
FEW014CB
SCT012
FEW014CB
SCT012
FEW014CB
SCT012
FEW014CB
SCT012
FEW014CB
SCT012
FEW014CB
SCT012
FEW014CB
SCT012
FEW014CB
SCT012
FEW014CB
BKN016
FEW018CB
BKN016
FEW018CB
BKN016
FEW018CB
BKN016
FEW018CB
SCT012
FEW014CB
SCT012
FEW014CB
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
SCT022
Ceiling
1,400 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,400 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,400 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,400 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,400 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,400 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,400 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,400 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,400 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,400 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,400 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,400 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,400 ft 🌩️
CB Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 18:04Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:04Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:56Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:56Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:56Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:56Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:56Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:03Z
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
SCT012 FEW014CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 1200 feet, Few clouds at 1400 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 06:00Z - 10:00Z
MVFR
Wind
240° at 10 kt
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN016 FEW018CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 10 kt. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 1600 feet, Few clouds at 1800 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 12:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 10 kt
Clouds
SCT022
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 10 kt. Scattered clouds at 2200 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.