Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base

LFPV / VIY

Vélizy-Villacoublay, Yvelines, FR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LFPV 031400Z 0315/0415 20008KT 9999 SCT015 BKN020 TX14/0315Z TN07/0407Z BECMG 0321/0323 BKN007 PROB40 TEMPO 0400/0405 BKN004 PROB30 TEMPO 0402/0405 3000 BR BECMG 0407/0409 SCT008

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
15:00Z
+-1h
Mon
16:00Z
+0h
Mon
17:00Z
+1h
Mon
18:00Z
+2h
Mon
19:00Z
+3h
Mon
20:00Z
+4h
Mon
21:00Z
+5h
Mon
22:00Z
+6h
Mon
23:00Z
+7h
Tue
00:00Z
+8h
Tue
01:00Z
+9h
Tue
02:00Z
+10h
Tue
03:00Z
+11h
Tue
04:00Z
+12h
Tue
05:00Z
+13h
Tue
06:00Z
+14h
Tue
07:00Z
+15h
Tue
08:00Z
+16h
Tue
09:00Z
+17h
Tue
10:00Z
+18h
Tue
11:00Z
+19h
Tue
12:00Z
+20h
Tue
13:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
Wind Speed
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
3 km
3 km
3 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT015
BKN020
SCT015
BKN020
SCT015
BKN020
SCT015
BKN020
SCT015
BKN020
SCT015
BKN020
BKN007
BKN007
BKN007
BKN004
BKN004
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN007
BKN007
SCT008
SCT008
SCT008
SCT008
SCT008
SCT008
SCT008
Ceiling
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
700ft
AGL
700ft
AGL
700ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
700ft
AGL
700ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR LIFR LIFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 16:59
☀️
Day
🌇 16:59
🌇
Dusk
🌇 16:59
🌙
Night
🌇 16:59
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 07:01
🌙
Night
🌅 07:01
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:01
☀️
Day
🌅 07:01
☀️
Day
🌅 07:01
☀️
Day
☀️
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
MVFR
Wind
200° at 8 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT015 BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2025-11-03 21:00:00 - 2025-11-03 23:00:00
IFR
Clouds
BKN007
📖 Plain English Explanation:

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

PROB40 TEMPO 2025-11-04 00:00:00 - 2025-11-04 05:00:00
LIFR
Clouds
BKN004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Broken clouds at 400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 2025-11-04 02:00:00 - 2025-11-04 05:00:00
IFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 2025-11-04 07:00:00 - 2025-11-04 09:00:00
VFR
Clouds
SCT008
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Scattered clouds at 800 feet. 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.