Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport

LJLJ / LJU

Zgornji Brnik, SI

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LJLJ 021700Z 0218/0318 12005KT 9999 SCT050 TEMPO 0222/0307 36010G20KT TSRA BKN040CB OVC050 TEMPO 0307/0314 SHRA BKN040TCU OVC050

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
20:00Z
+-1h
Tue
21:00Z
+0h
Tue
22:00Z
+1h
Tue
23:00Z
+2h
Wed
00:00Z
+3h
Wed
01:00Z
+4h
Wed
02:00Z
+5h
Wed
03:00Z
+6h
Wed
04:00Z
+7h
Wed
05:00Z
+8h
Wed
06:00Z
+9h
Wed
07:00Z
+10h
Wed
08:00Z
+11h
Wed
09:00Z
+12h
Wed
10:00Z
+13h
Wed
11:00Z
+14h
Wed
12:00Z
+15h
Wed
13:00Z
+16h
Wed
14:00Z
+17h
Wed
15:00Z
+18h
Wed
16:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
120°
SE
120°
SE
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT050
SCT050
BKN040CB
OVC050
BKN040CB
OVC050
BKN040CB
OVC050
BKN040CB
OVC050
BKN040CB
OVC050
BKN040CB
OVC050
BKN040CB
OVC050
BKN040CB
OVC050
BKN040CB
OVC050
BKN040TCU
OVC050
BKN040TCU
OVC050
BKN040TCU
OVC050
BKN040TCU
OVC050
BKN040TCU
OVC050
BKN040TCU
OVC050
BKN040TCU
OVC050
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 19:21Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:21Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:38Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:38Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:38Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:38Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:38Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
120° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 22:00Z - 07:00Z
MVFR
Wind
360° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN040CB OVC050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the North (360°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 4000 feet, Overcast skies at 5000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 07:00Z - 14:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN040TCU OVC050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 4000 feet, Overcast skies at 5000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.