Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base

LOWL / LNZ

Linz, AT

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LOWL 081715Z 0818/0918 VRB04KT 9999 FEW014 TX06/0818Z TN03/0918Z PROB30 TEMPO 0818/0820 BKN014 BECMG 0820/0822 09007KT BKN010 TEMPO 0900/0907 4000 BR BKN004 PROB40 TEMPO 0912/0916 SCT010

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
23:00Z
+-1h
Mon
00:00Z
+0h
Mon
01:00Z
+1h
Mon
02:00Z
+2h
Mon
03:00Z
+3h
Mon
04:00Z
+4h
Mon
05:00Z
+5h
Mon
06:00Z
+6h
Mon
07:00Z
+7h
Mon
08:00Z
+8h
Mon
09:00Z
+9h
Mon
10:00Z
+10h
Mon
11:00Z
+11h
Mon
12:00Z
+12h
Mon
13:00Z
+13h
Mon
14:00Z
+14h
Mon
15:00Z
+15h
Mon
16:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
VRB
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
VRB
Wind Speed
4 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
4 kt
Visibility
10+ km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW014
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
FEW014
FEW014
FEW014
FEW014
FEW014
SCT010
SCT010
SCT010
SCT010
FEW014
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:59Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:59Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:59Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:59Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:59Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:00Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:00Z
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
FEW014
📖 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 1400 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 18:00Z - 20:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN014
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Broken clouds at 1400 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 20:00Z - 22:00Z
MVFR
Wind
90° at 7 kt
Clouds
BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (90°) at 7 kt. Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 00:00Z - 07:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 12:00Z - 16:00Z
VFR
Clouds
SCT010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Scattered clouds at 1000 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.