Biarritz Pays Basque airport

LFBZ / BIQ

Biarritz, FR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LFBZ 262300Z 2700/2724 26008KT 9999 BKN017 BKN040 TEMPO 2700/2708 4000 -RA BKN010 BECMG 2704/2706 VRB03KT BECMG 2708/2710 BKN035 PROB40 TEMPO 2708/2710 -SHRA SCT020TCU BECMG 2710/2712 33008KT BECMG 2713/2715 CAVOK BECMG 2721/2723 VRB03KT

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
02:00Z
+-1h
Mon
03:00Z
+0h
Mon
04:00Z
+1h
Mon
05:00Z
+2h
Mon
06:00Z
+3h
Mon
07:00Z
+4h
Mon
08:00Z
+5h
Mon
09:00Z
+6h
Mon
10:00Z
+7h
Mon
11:00Z
+8h
Mon
12:00Z
+9h
Mon
13:00Z
+10h
Mon
14:00Z
+11h
Mon
15:00Z
+12h
Mon
16:00Z
+13h
Mon
17:00Z
+14h
Mon
18:00Z
+15h
Mon
19:00Z
+16h
Mon
20:00Z
+17h
Mon
21:00Z
+18h
Mon
22:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
260°
W
260°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
3 kt
3 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
>10km
>10km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
40%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
40%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN017
BKN040
BKN017
BKN040
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT020TCU
SCT020TCU
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
1,700 ft
AGL
1,700 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
2,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:51Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:51Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:51Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:51Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:51Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:08Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:08Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:08Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:08Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:08Z
🌙
Night
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
MVFR
Wind
260° at 8 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN017 BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (260°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 1700 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 00:00Z - 08:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 04:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 08:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
Clouds
BKN035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 08:00Z - 10:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT020TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 10:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
330° at 8 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 8 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 13:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 21:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. 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.