Savannah Hilton Head International Airport

KSAV / SAV

Savannah, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KSAV 270520Z 2706/2806 29004KT P6SM SCT250 FM271400 35005KT P6SM SCT035 FM272000 14008KT P6SM SCT040 FM280000 19006KT P6SM FEW040 SCT250

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
09:00Z
+-1h
Mon
10:00Z
+0h
Mon
11:00Z
+1h
Mon
12:00Z
+2h
Mon
13:00Z
+3h
Mon
14:00Z
+4h
Mon
15:00Z
+5h
Mon
16:00Z
+6h
Mon
17:00Z
+7h
Mon
18:00Z
+8h
Mon
19:00Z
+9h
Mon
20:00Z
+10h
Mon
21:00Z
+11h
Mon
22:00Z
+12h
Mon
23:00Z
+13h
Tue
00:00Z
+14h
Tue
01:00Z
+15h
Tue
02:00Z
+16h
Tue
03:00Z
+17h
Tue
04:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
Wind Speed
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT035
SCT035
SCT035
SCT035
SCT035
SCT035
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
FEW040
SCT250
FEW040
SCT250
FEW040
SCT250
FEW040
SCT250
FEW040
SCT250
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:52Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:52Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:52Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:52Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:52Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:07Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:07Z
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
290° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM271400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
350° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (350°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM272000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM280000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW040 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 4000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 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.