Sibiu International Airport

LRSB / SBZ

Sibiu, RO

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LRSB 031700Z 0318/0418 30015KT 9999 BKN050 TEMPO 0323/0404 5000 -RA BR BKN015 OVC040 BECMG 0402/0404 VRB04KT TEMPO 0406/0410 5000 -RA BR BKN010 OVC040

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
22:00Z
+-1h
Mon
23:00Z
+0h
Tue
00:00Z
+1h
Tue
01:00Z
+2h
Tue
02:00Z
+3h
Tue
03:00Z
+4h
Tue
04:00Z
+5h
Tue
05:00Z
+6h
Tue
06:00Z
+7h
Tue
07:00Z
+8h
Tue
08:00Z
+9h
Tue
09:00Z
+10h
Tue
10:00Z
+11h
Tue
11:00Z
+12h
Tue
12:00Z
+13h
Tue
13:00Z
+14h
Tue
14:00Z
+15h
Tue
15:00Z
+16h
Tue
16:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
300°
NW
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
15kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
Visibility
10+ km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
10+ km
10+ km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN050
BKN015
OVC040
BKN015
OVC040
BKN015
OVC040
BKN015
OVC040
BKN015
OVC040
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN010
OVC040
BKN010
OVC040
BKN010
OVC040
BKN010
OVC040
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
5000ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:58
🌙
Night
🌅 06:58
🌙
Night
🌅 06:58
☀️
Day
🌅 06:58
☀️
Day
🌅 06:58
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:01
☀️
Day
🌇 17:01
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
300° at 15 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 15kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-11-03 23:00:00 - 2025-11-04 04:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN015 OVC040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Overcast skies at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2025-11-04 02:00:00 - 2025-11-04 04:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 4kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-11-04 06:00:00 - 2025-11-04 10:00:00
IFR
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN010 OVC040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 1000 feet, Overcast skies at 4000 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.