Banja Luka International Airport

LQBK / BNX

Mahovljani, BA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LQBK 091700Z 0918/1018 15005KT CAVOK TX28/1013Z TN17/1003Z PROB30 TEMPO 0922/1001 33015KT SHRA SCT013 FEW030TCU BKN040 PROB40 TEMPO 1001/1006 33010KT BKN013 OVC030 PROB30 TEMPO 1013/1017 36012KT SHRA FEW035TCU

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
20:00Z
+-1h
Tue
21:00Z
+0h
Tue
22:00Z
+1h
Tue
23:00Z
+2h
Wed
00:00Z
+3h
Wed
01:00Z
+4h
Wed
02:00Z
+5h
Wed
03:00Z
+6h
Wed
04:00Z
+7h
Wed
05:00Z
+8h
Wed
06:00Z
+9h
Wed
07:00Z
+10h
Wed
08:00Z
+11h
Wed
09:00Z
+12h
Wed
10:00Z
+13h
Wed
11:00Z
+14h
Wed
12:00Z
+15h
Wed
13:00Z
+16h
Wed
14:00Z
+17h
Wed
15:00Z
+18h
Wed
16:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
150°
SE
150°
SE
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
Visibility
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Clouds
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT013
FEW030TCU
SCT013
FEW030TCU
SCT013
FEW030TCU
BKN013
OVC030
BKN013
OVC030
BKN013
OVC030
BKN013
OVC030
BKN013
OVC030
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
FEW035TCU
FEW035TCU
FEW035TCU
FEW035TCU
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
1,300 ft
AGL
1,300 ft
AGL
1,300 ft
AGL
1,300 ft
AGL
1,300 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
3,500 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
3,500 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
3,500 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
3,500 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
Flight Rules VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 19:22Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:22Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:37Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:37Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:37Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:37Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:37Z
☀️
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
150° at 5 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 22:00Z - 01:00Z
MVFR
Wind
330° at 15 kt
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT013 FEW030TCU BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 15 kt. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 1300 feet, Few clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB40 TEMPO 01:00Z - 06:00Z
MVFR
Wind
330° at 10 kt
Clouds
BKN013 OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 10 kt. Broken clouds at 1300 feet, Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 13:00Z - 17:00Z
MVFR
Wind
360° at 12 kt
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
FEW035TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the North (360°) at 12 kt. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Few clouds at 3500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.