Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Wed
06:00Z
+-1h
|
Wed
07:00Z
+0h
|
Wed
08:00Z
+1h
|
Wed
09:00Z
+2h
|
Wed
10:00Z
+3h
|
Wed
11:00Z
+4h
|
Wed
12:00Z
+5h
|
Wed
13:00Z
+6h
|
Wed
14:00Z
+7h
|
Wed
15:00Z
+8h
|
Wed
16:00Z
+9h
|
Wed
17:00Z
+10h
|
Wed
18:00Z
+11h
|
Wed
19:00Z
+12h
|
Wed
20:00Z
+13h
|
Wed
21:00Z
+14h
|
Wed
22:00Z
+15h
|
Wed
23:00Z
+16h
|
Thu
00:00Z
+17h
|
Thu
01:00Z
+18h
|
Thu
02:00Z
+19h
|
Thu
03:00Z
+20h
|
Thu
04:00Z
+21h
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
200°
S
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
230°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
| Wind Speed |
6 kt
|
6 kt
|
6 kt
|
6 kt
|
8 kt
|
8 kt
|
8 kt
|
8 kt
|
8 kt
|
8 kt
|
8 kt
G17 kt
|
8 kt
G17 kt
|
8 kt
G17 kt
|
8 kt
G17 kt
|
8 kt
G17 kt
|
8 kt
G17 kt
|
8 kt
|
8 kt
|
8 kt
|
8 kt
|
6 kt
|
6 kt
|
6 kt
|
| Visibility |
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
5SM
|
5SM
|
5SM
|
5SM
|
5SM
|
5SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
4SM
|
| Weather |
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
|
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
|
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
|
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
|
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
|
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
|
| Clouds |
BKN007
|
BKN007
|
BKN007
|
BKN007
|
OVC008
|
OVC008
|
OVC008
|
OVC008
|
OVC008
|
OVC008
|
BKN025
|
BKN025
|
BKN025
|
BKN025
|
SCT035
|
SCT035
|
SCT035
|
SCT035
|
SCT035
|
SCT035
|
BKN007
|
BKN007
|
BKN025
|
| Ceiling |
700 ft
AGL
|
700 ft
AGL
|
700 ft
AGL
|
700 ft
AGL
|
800 ft
AGL
|
800 ft
AGL
|
800 ft
AGL
|
800 ft
AGL
|
800 ft
AGL
|
800 ft
AGL
|
2,500 ft
AGL
|
2,500 ft
AGL
|
2,500 ft
AGL
|
2,500 ft
AGL
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
700 ft
AGL
|
700 ft
AGL
|
2,500 ft
AGL
|
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | MVFR |
| Day/Night |
☀️
Day
🌅
04:44Z
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
19:15Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
19:15Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
19:15Z
|
🌙
Night
🌇
19:15Z
|
🌙
Night
🌇
19:15Z
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
04:44Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
04:44Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
04:44Z
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 700 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 8 kt. Gusts up to 17 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 2500 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.