Rodez–Aveyron Airport

LFCR / RDZ

Rodez/Marcillac, FR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LFCR 221100Z 2212/2312 13004KT CAVOK BECMG 2214/2216 FEW040CB BKN050 SCT060TCU TEMPO 2216/2222 4000 SHRA BKN050TCU PROB40 TEMPO 2216/2222 VRB15G25KT 2000 TSRA BECMG 2222/2224 VRB03KT BKN030 PROB40 TEMPO 2301/2305 BKN012 BECMG 2307/2309 13010KT

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
17:00Z
+-1h
Wed
18:00Z
+0h
Wed
19:00Z
+1h
Wed
20:00Z
+2h
Wed
21:00Z
+3h
Wed
22:00Z
+4h
Wed
23:00Z
+5h
Thu
00:00Z
+6h
Thu
01:00Z
+7h
Thu
02:00Z
+8h
Thu
03:00Z
+9h
Thu
04:00Z
+10h
Thu
05:00Z
+11h
Thu
06:00Z
+12h
Thu
07:00Z
+13h
Thu
08:00Z
+14h
Thu
09:00Z
+15h
Thu
10:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
VRB
VRB
VRB
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
VRB
VRB
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
Wind Speed
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
3 kt
3 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
Visibility
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN012
BKN012
BKN012
BKN012
BKN030
BKN030
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:41Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:41Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:17Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:17Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:17Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:17Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:17Z
☀️
Day
☀️
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
130° at 4 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 14:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
FEW040CB BKN050 SCT060TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Few clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 5000 feet, Scattered clouds at 6000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 16:00Z - 22:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN050TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB40 TEMPO 16:00Z - 22:00Z
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
2 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 22:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 01:00Z - 05:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Broken clouds at 1200 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 07:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
130° at 10 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 10 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.