Ovar Air Base

LPOV

Ovar, PT

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LPOV 041700Z 0418/0518 34010KT 9999 BKN007 PROB30 TEMPO 0418/0422 FEW007 BECMG 0419/0421 35005KT PROB40 0421/0508 0500 -DZ FG BKN002 BECMG 0507/0509 34010KT SCT020 BECMG 0511/0514 34016KT SCT020 BKN030 TEMPO 0514/0518 35020G32KT 3000 RADZ BR SCT008 BKN014

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
20:00Z
+-1h
Wed
21:00Z
+0h
Wed
22:00Z
+1h
Wed
23:00Z
+2h
Thu
00:00Z
+3h
Thu
01:00Z
+4h
Thu
02:00Z
+5h
Thu
03:00Z
+6h
Thu
04:00Z
+7h
Thu
05:00Z
+8h
Thu
06:00Z
+9h
Thu
07:00Z
+10h
Thu
08:00Z
+11h
Thu
09:00Z
+12h
Thu
10:00Z
+13h
Thu
11:00Z
+14h
Thu
12:00Z
+15h
Thu
13:00Z
+16h
Thu
14:00Z
+17h
Thu
15:00Z
+18h
Thu
16:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
340°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
Wind Speed
10 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
20 kt
G32 kt
20 kt
G32 kt
20 kt
G32 kt
Visibility
10+ km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
3 km
3 km
3 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
Light Drizzle, Fog
-DZ FG
40%
Light Drizzle, Fog
-DZ FG
40%
Light Drizzle, Fog
-DZ FG
40%
Light Drizzle, Fog
-DZ FG
40%
Light Drizzle, Fog
-DZ FG
40%
Light Drizzle, Fog
-DZ FG
40%
Light Drizzle, Fog
-DZ FG
40%
Light Drizzle, Fog
-DZ FG
40%
Light Drizzle, Fog
-DZ FG
40%
Light Drizzle, Fog
-DZ FG
40%
Light Drizzle, Fog
-DZ FG
40%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
RADZ, Mist
RADZ BR
RADZ, Mist
RADZ BR
RADZ, Mist
RADZ BR
Clouds
BKN007
BKN002
BKN002
BKN002
BKN002
BKN002
BKN002
BKN002
BKN002
BKN002
BKN002
BKN002
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT008
BKN014
SCT008
BKN014
SCT008
BKN014
Ceiling
700 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
Flight Rules IFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:23Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:23Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:23Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:23Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:23Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:36Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:36Z
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
IFR
Wind
340° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN007
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 700 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB30 TEMPO 18:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Clouds
FEW007
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Few clouds at 700 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 19:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
350° at 5 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (350°) at 5 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 21:00Z - 08:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
0.5 km
Weather
Light Drizzle, Fog
Clouds
BKN002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be poor at 0.5 km. Weather conditions: Light Drizzle, Fog. Broken clouds at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 07:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
340° at 10 kt
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 10 kt. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 11:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
340° at 16 kt
Clouds
SCT020 BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 16 kt. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 14:00Z - 18:00Z
IFR
Wind
350° at 20 kt
Gusts: 32 kt
Visibility
3 km
Weather
RADZ, Mist
Clouds
SCT008 BKN014
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the North (350°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 32 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: RADZ, Mist. Scattered clouds at 800 feet, Broken clouds at 1400 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.