RAF Akrotiri

LCRA / AKT

Akrotiri, CY

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LCRA 041326Z 0415/0509 23010KT 9999 FEW020 TEMPO 0421/0508 04003KT PROB40 TEMPO 0422/0504 4000 BR SCT003 PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0503 0500 FG SCT001 PROB30 TEMPO 0504/0506 7000 HZ

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
15:00Z
+-1h
Sat
16:00Z
+0h
Sat
17:00Z
+1h
Sat
18:00Z
+2h
Sat
19:00Z
+3h
Sat
20:00Z
+4h
Sat
21:00Z
+5h
Sat
22:00Z
+6h
Sat
23:00Z
+7h
Sun
00:00Z
+8h
Sun
01:00Z
+9h
Sun
02:00Z
+10h
Sun
03:00Z
+11h
Sun
04:00Z
+12h
Sun
05:00Z
+13h
Sun
06:00Z
+14h
Sun
07:00Z
+15h
Wind Dir
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
40°
NE
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
40°
NE
40°
NE
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
3 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
3 kt
3 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
4 km
4 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
4 km
7 km
7 km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
40%
Mist
BR
40%
Fog
FG
30%
Fog
FG
30%
Fog
FG
30%
Mist
BR
40%
Haze
HZ
30%
Haze
HZ
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW020
FEW020
FEW020
FEW020
FEW020
FEW020
☀️ CLR
SCT003
SCT003
SCT001
SCT001
SCT001
SCT003
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ 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 IFR IFR LIFR LIFR LIFR IFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:06Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:06Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:06Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:06Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:06Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:53Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:53Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:53Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:53Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:53Z
☀️
Day
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
VFR
Wind
230° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 21:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
40° at 3 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 3 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 22:00Z - 04:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
SCT003
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 300 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB30 TEMPO 00:00Z - 03:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
0.5 km
Weather
Fog
Clouds
SCT001
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be poor at 0.5 km. Weather conditions: Fog. Scattered clouds at 100 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 04:00Z - 06:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
7 km
Weather
Haze
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 7 km. Weather conditions: Haze. 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.