Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Wed
23:00Z
+-1h
|
Thu
00:00Z
+0h
|
Thu
01:00Z
+1h
|
Thu
02:00Z
+2h
|
Thu
03:00Z
+3h
|
Thu
04:00Z
+4h
|
Thu
05:00Z
+5h
|
Thu
06:00Z
+6h
|
Thu
07:00Z
+7h
|
Thu
08:00Z
+8h
|
Thu
09:00Z
+9h
|
Thu
10:00Z
+10h
|
Thu
11:00Z
+11h
|
Thu
12:00Z
+12h
|
Thu
13:00Z
+13h
|
Thu
14:00Z
+14h
|
Thu
15:00Z
+15h
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
180°
S
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
190°
S
|
190°
S
|
190°
S
|
190°
S
|
190°
S
|
190°
S
|
190°
S
|
190°
S
|
190°
S
|
190°
S
|
190°
S
|
190°
S
|
170°
S
|
| Wind Speed |
13 kt
|
35 kt
G50 kt
|
35 kt
G50 kt
|
35 kt
G50 kt
|
15 kt
|
15 kt
|
15 kt
|
9 kt
|
9 kt
|
9 kt
|
9 kt
|
9 kt
|
9 kt
|
9 kt
|
9 kt
|
9 kt
|
14 kt
G24 kt
|
| Visibility | -- |
1.6 km
|
1.6 km
|
1.6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
9 km
|
9 km
|
9 km
|
9 km
|
9 km
|
9 km
|
9 km
|
9 km
|
9 km
|
0.512 km
|
| Weather |
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
Heavy Thunderstorm RAGR, Mist
+TSRAGR BR
|
Heavy Thunderstorm RAGR, Mist
+TSRAGR BR
|
Heavy Thunderstorm RAGR, Mist
+TSRAGR BR
|
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
|
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
|
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
☀️ Clear
|
| Clouds |
SCT025CB
OVC060
|
OVC009CB
|
OVC009CB
|
OVC009CB
|
BKN006
OVC010CB
|
BKN006
OVC010CB
|
BKN006
OVC010CB
|
BKN004
OVC008
|
BKN004
OVC008
|
BKN004
OVC008
|
BKN004
OVC008
|
BKN004
OVC008
|
BKN004
OVC008
|
BKN004
OVC008
|
BKN004
OVC008
|
BKN004
OVC008
|
BKN015
OVC040
|
| Ceiling |
6,000 ft
AGL
|
900 ft
AGL
|
900 ft
AGL
|
900 ft
AGL
|
600 ft
AGL
|
600 ft
AGL
|
600 ft
AGL
|
400 ft
AGL
|
400 ft
AGL
|
400 ft
AGL
|
400 ft
AGL
|
400 ft
AGL
|
400 ft
AGL
|
400 ft
AGL
|
400 ft
AGL
|
400 ft
AGL
|
1,500 ft
AGL
|
| Flight Rules | MVFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR |
| Day/Night |
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
06:19Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
06:19Z
|
🌅
Dawn
🌅
06:19Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
06:19Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
06:19Z
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:40Z
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (180°) at 13 kt. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Overcast skies at 6000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds will be variable in direction at 35 kt. Gusts up to 50 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 1.6 km. Weather conditions: Heavy Thunderstorm RAGR, Mist. Overcast skies at 900 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (190°) at 15 kt. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 600 feet, Overcast skies at 1000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (190°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be good at 9 km. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Broken clouds at 400 feet, Overcast skies at 800 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (170°) at 14 kt. Gusts up to 24 kt are expected. Visibility will be poor at 0.512 km. Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Overcast skies at 4000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument 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.