Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base

LOWL / LNZ

Linz, AT

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LOWL 261715Z 2618/2718 29006KT 9999 SCT080 TX26/2716Z TN18/2704Z TEMPO 2618/2619 28010KT TEMPO 2704/2709 28015G25KT SHRA BECMG 2707/2709 28012KT TEMPO 2709/2715 29020G33KT BECMG 2717/2718 24004KT

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
21:00Z
+-1h
Sun
22:00Z
+0h
Sun
23:00Z
+1h
Mon
00:00Z
+2h
Mon
01:00Z
+3h
Mon
02:00Z
+4h
Mon
03:00Z
+5h
Mon
04:00Z
+6h
Mon
05:00Z
+7h
Mon
06:00Z
+8h
Mon
07:00Z
+9h
Mon
08:00Z
+10h
Mon
09:00Z
+11h
Mon
10:00Z
+12h
Mon
11:00Z
+13h
Mon
12:00Z
+14h
Mon
13:00Z
+15h
Mon
14:00Z
+16h
Mon
15:00Z
+17h
Mon
16:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
280°
W
280°
W
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
20 kt
G33 kt
20 kt
G33 kt
20 kt
G33 kt
20 kt
G33 kt
20 kt
G33 kt
20 kt
G33 kt
12 kt
12 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
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Showers Rain
SHRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT080
SCT080
SCT080
SCT080
SCT080
SCT080
SCT080
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 19:14Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:45Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:45Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:45Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:45Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:45Z
☀️
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
290° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 18:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
280° at 10 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the West (280°) at 10 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 04:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
280° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Weather
Showers Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the West (280°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 07:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
280° at 12 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (280°) at 12 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 09:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Wind
290° at 20 kt
Gusts: 33 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 33 kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 17:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 4 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 4 kt. 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.