Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Tue
21:00Z
+-1h
|
Tue
22:00Z
+0h
|
Tue
23:00Z
+1h
|
Wed
00:00Z
+2h
|
Wed
01:00Z
+3h
|
Wed
02:00Z
+4h
|
Wed
03:00Z
+5h
|
Wed
04:00Z
+6h
|
Wed
05:00Z
+7h
|
Wed
06:00Z
+8h
|
Wed
07:00Z
+9h
|
Wed
08:00Z
+10h
|
Wed
09:00Z
+11h
|
Wed
10:00Z
+12h
|
Wed
11:00Z
+13h
|
Wed
12:00Z
+14h
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
110°
E
|
110°
E
|
110°
E
|
110°
E
|
110°
E
|
110°
E
|
110°
E
|
230°
SW
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
110°
E
|
110°
E
|
110°
E
|
110°
E
|
| Wind Speed |
13 kt
G20 kt
|
13 kt
G20 kt
|
13 kt
G20 kt
|
13 kt
G20 kt
|
13 kt
G20 kt
|
13 kt
G20 kt
|
13 kt
G20 kt
|
8 kt
G20 kt
|
6 kt
G20 kt
|
6 kt
G20 kt
|
6 kt
G20 kt
|
6 kt
G20 kt
|
13 kt
G20 kt
|
13 kt
G20 kt
|
13 kt
G20 kt
|
13 kt
G20 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
|
2.007 km
|
2.007 km
|
2.007 km
|
2.007 km
|
| Weather |
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
Mist
BR
|
Mist
BR
|
Mist
BR
|
Mist
BR
|
| Clouds |
SCT008
BKN040CB
|
SCT008
BKN040CB
|
SCT008
BKN040CB
|
SCT008
BKN040CB
|
SCT008
BKN040CB
|
SCT008
BKN040CB
|
SCT008
BKN040CB
|
SCT040
BKN060
|
FEW060
SCT160
|
FEW060
SCT160
|
FEW060
SCT160
|
FEW060
SCT160
|
BKN004
|
BKN004
|
BKN004
|
BKN004
|
| Ceiling |
4,000 ft
AGL
|
4,000 ft
AGL
|
4,000 ft
AGL
|
4,000 ft
AGL
|
4,000 ft
AGL
|
4,000 ft
AGL
|
4,000 ft
AGL
|
6,000 ft
AGL
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
400 ft
AGL
|
400 ft
AGL
|
400 ft
AGL
|
400 ft
AGL
|
| Flight Rules | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR |
| Day/Night |
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:24Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:24Z
|
🌅
Dawn
🌅
05:24Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:24Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:24Z
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Southeast (110°) at 13 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Scattered clouds at 800 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 5500 feet, Broken clouds at 15000 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 from the South (180°) at 18 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2.8 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Scattered clouds at 1300 feet, Broken clouds at 3100 feet, Broken clouds at 5500 feet, Overcast skies at 8500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 6000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 18000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds will be variable in direction at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 6000 feet, Scattered clouds at 16000 feet, Scattered clouds at 21000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2.007 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 400 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.