Base Aérea de Colmenar Viejo

LECV

Colmenar Viejo, ES

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LECV 041100Z 0412/0512 06010KT CAVOK TX16/0415Z TN08/0507Z PROB40 TEMPO 0412/0414 05015G25KT TEMPO 0416/0424 04015G25KT 3000 SHRA SCT050TCU PROB40 TEMPO 0416/0424 TSRA FEW055CB BECMG 0423/0501 VRB04KT PROB40 TEMPO 0500/0509 3000 DZRA BR BKN010

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
14:00Z
+-1h
Wed
15:00Z
+0h
Wed
16:00Z
+1h
Wed
17:00Z
+2h
Wed
18:00Z
+3h
Wed
19:00Z
+4h
Wed
20:00Z
+5h
Wed
21:00Z
+6h
Wed
22:00Z
+7h
Wed
23:00Z
+8h
Thu
00:00Z
+9h
Thu
01:00Z
+10h
Thu
02:00Z
+11h
Thu
03:00Z
+12h
Thu
04:00Z
+13h
Thu
05:00Z
+14h
Thu
06:00Z
+15h
Thu
07:00Z
+16h
Thu
08:00Z
+17h
Thu
09:00Z
+18h
Thu
10:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
60°
NE
60°
NE
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
Visibility
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
>10km
>10km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
40%
DZRA, Mist
DZRA BR
40%
DZRA, Mist
DZRA BR
40%
DZRA, Mist
DZRA BR
40%
DZRA, Mist
DZRA BR
40%
DZRA, Mist
DZRA BR
40%
DZRA, Mist
DZRA BR
40%
DZRA, Mist
DZRA BR
40%
DZRA, Mist
DZRA BR
40%
DZRA, Mist
DZRA BR
40%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
FEW055CB
FEW055CB
FEW055CB
FEW055CB
FEW055CB
FEW055CB
FEW055CB
FEW055CB
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
5,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
5,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
5,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
5,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
5,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
5,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
5,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
5,500 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:34Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:34Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:34Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:34Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:34Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:23Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:23Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:23Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:23Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:23Z
☀️
Day
☀️
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
60° at 10 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 12:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
50° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 16:00Z - 00:00Z
IFR
Wind
40° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT050TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB40 TEMPO 16:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
FEW055CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Few clouds at 5500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 23:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 00:00Z - 09:00Z
IFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
DZRA, Mist
Clouds
BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: DZRA, Mist. Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.