Graz Airport

LOWG / GRZ

Feldkirchen bei Graz, AT

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LOWG 041115Z 0412/0512 16007KT 9999 SCT060 TX14/0512Z TNM01/0505Z PROB30 TEMPO 0413/0416 02015G25KT -TSRA BKN050 FEW060CB FM041800 VRB03KT CAVOK BECMG 0501/0503 0300 FG VV001 PROB40 TEMPO 0503/0506 FZFG BECMG 0507/0509 CAVOK

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
160°
S
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
Wind Speed
7 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
Visibility
10+ km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
10+ km
0.3 km
0.3 km
>10km
>10km
>10km
0.3 km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
40%
Freezing Fog
FZFG
40%
Freezing Fog
FZFG
40%
Fog
FG
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT060
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT060
VV001
VV001
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
VV001
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
100 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
100 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
100 ft 🌫️
Indefinite
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR LIFR LIFR VFR VFR VFR LIFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 17:31Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:31Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:31Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:26Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:26Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:26Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:26Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:26Z
☀️
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
VFR
Wind
160° at 7 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 13:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Wind
20° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN050 FEW060CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the North-Northeast (20°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 5000 feet, Few clouds at 6000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM041800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 01:00Z - 03:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
0.3 km
Weather
Fog
Clouds
VV001
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be poor at 0.3 km. Weather conditions: Fog. Vertical visibility at 100 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 03:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Weather
Freezing Fog
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Weather conditions: Freezing Fog. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 07:00Z - 09:00Z
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.