Rodez–Aveyron Airport

LFCR / RDZ

Rodez/Marcillac, FR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD LFCR 270043Z 2700/2724 29009KT 6000 BKN020 BECMG 2700/2702 OVC013 TEMPO 2700/2703 4500 BR BECMG 2702/2704 OVC007 TEMPO 2703/2708 4000 -RADZ OVC004 BECMG 2707/2709 OVC012 BECMG 2709/2711 9999 SCT020 BECMG 2712/2714 CAVOK

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
04:00Z
+-1h
Mon
05:00Z
+0h
Mon
06:00Z
+1h
Mon
07:00Z
+2h
Mon
08:00Z
+3h
Mon
09:00Z
+4h
Mon
10:00Z
+5h
Mon
11:00Z
+6h
Mon
12:00Z
+7h
Mon
13:00Z
+8h
Mon
14:00Z
+9h
Mon
15:00Z
+10h
Mon
16:00Z
+11h
Mon
17:00Z
+12h
Mon
18:00Z
+13h
Mon
19:00Z
+14h
Mon
20:00Z
+15h
Mon
21:00Z
+16h
Mon
22:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
Wind Speed
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
Visibility
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
>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
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
OVC012
OVC012
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:50Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:50Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:50Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:09Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:09Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:09Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:09Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:09Z
🌙
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
290° at 9 kt
Visibility
6 km
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 00:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
OVC013
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Overcast skies at 1300 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 00:00Z - 03:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4.5 km
Weather
Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 4.5 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 02:00Z - 04:00Z
IFR
Clouds
OVC007
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Overcast skies at 700 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 03:00Z - 08:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Light RADZ
Clouds
OVC004
📖 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 RADZ. Overcast skies at 400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 07:00Z - 09:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
OVC012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Overcast skies at 1200 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 09:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 12:00Z - 14:00Z
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.

📚 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.