Faro Airport

LPFR / FAO

Faro, PT

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LPFR 040500Z 0406/0506 VRB02KT 9999 SCT020 TEMPO 0406/0422 8000 SHRA SCT012 FEW020CB BKN030 BECMG 0410/0412 16008KT PROB30 TEMPO 0412/0420 VRB15G25KT 5000 TSRA BKN012 SCT018CB BECMG 0420/0422 VRB02KT SCT006 BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0506 3000 BR BKN003

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
06:00Z
+-1h
Wed
07:00Z
+0h
Wed
08:00Z
+1h
Wed
09:00Z
+2h
Wed
10:00Z
+3h
Wed
11:00Z
+4h
Wed
12:00Z
+5h
Wed
13:00Z
+6h
Wed
14:00Z
+7h
Wed
15:00Z
+8h
Wed
16:00Z
+9h
Wed
17:00Z
+10h
Wed
18:00Z
+11h
Wed
19:00Z
+12h
Wed
20:00Z
+13h
Wed
21:00Z
+14h
Wed
22:00Z
+15h
Wed
23:00Z
+16h
Thu
00:00Z
+17h
Thu
01:00Z
+18h
Thu
02:00Z
+19h
Thu
03:00Z
+20h
Thu
04:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
160°
S
160°
S
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
8 kt
8 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Mist
BR
30%
Clouds
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN012
SCT018CB
BKN012
SCT018CB
BKN012
SCT018CB
BKN012
SCT018CB
BKN012
SCT018CB
BKN012
SCT018CB
BKN012
SCT018CB
BKN012
SCT018CB
SCT006
BKN012
SCT006
BKN012
SCT006
BKN012
SCT006
BKN012
BKN003
BKN003
BKN003
BKN003
BKN003
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
300 ft
AGL
300 ft
AGL
300 ft
AGL
300 ft
AGL
300 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR
Day/Night
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:23Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:23Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:23Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:36Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:36Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:36Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:36Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:36Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:22Z
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 2 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 2 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 06:00Z - 22:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT012 FEW020CB BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 1200 feet, Few clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 10:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 8 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 8 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 12:00Z - 20:00Z
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN012 SCT018CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 1200 feet, Scattered clouds at 1800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 20:00Z - 22:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
Clouds
SCT006 BKN012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 2 kt. Scattered clouds at 600 feet, Broken clouds at 1200 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 00:00Z - 06:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN003
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 300 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument 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.