Ben Gurion International Airport

LLBG / TLV

Tel Aviv, IL

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LLBG 032311Z 0400/0424 VRB04KT 9999 FEW035 TX19/0411Z TN09/0403Z PROB40 TEMPO 0401/0407 15005KT BKN030 BECMG 0407/0409 29010KT PROB40 TEMPO 0409/0419 -RA BKN025 BECMG 0419/0421 VRB04KT PROB40 TEMPO 0421/0424 -RA BKN025

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
02:00Z
+-1h
Wed
03:00Z
+0h
Wed
04:00Z
+1h
Wed
05:00Z
+2h
Wed
06:00Z
+3h
Wed
07:00Z
+4h
Wed
08:00Z
+5h
Wed
09:00Z
+6h
Wed
10:00Z
+7h
Wed
11:00Z
+8h
Wed
12:00Z
+9h
Wed
13:00Z
+10h
Wed
14:00Z
+11h
Wed
15:00Z
+12h
Wed
16:00Z
+13h
Wed
17:00Z
+14h
Wed
18:00Z
+15h
Wed
19:00Z
+16h
Wed
20:00Z
+17h
Wed
21:00Z
+18h
Wed
22:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
290°
W
290°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
10 kt
10 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Rain
-RA
40%
Light Rain
-RA
40%
Light Rain
-RA
40%
Light Rain
-RA
40%
Light Rain
-RA
40%
Light Rain
-RA
40%
Light Rain
-RA
40%
Light Rain
-RA
40%
Light Rain
-RA
40%
Light Rain
-RA
40%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Rain
-RA
40%
Light Rain
-RA
40%
Clouds
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN025
BKN025
BKN025
BKN025
BKN025
BKN025
BKN025
BKN025
BKN025
BKN025
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN025
BKN025
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:20Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:20Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:20Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:20Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:20Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:39Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:39Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:39Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:39Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:39Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
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
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 01:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
150° at 5 kt
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 5 kt. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 07:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
290° at 10 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 10 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 09:00Z - 19:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
BKN025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Weather conditions: Light Rain. Broken clouds at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 19:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 21:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
BKN025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Weather conditions: Light Rain. Broken clouds at 2500 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.