Meiringen Air Base

LSMM

Meiringen, CH

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD LSMM 271104Z 2711/2816 25005KT 9999 FEW120 BECMG 2711/2712 9999 FEW080TCU TEMPO 2711/2718 SHRA PROB40 TEMPO 2711/2718 29015G30KT TSRA SCT060CB PROB30 TEMPO 2711/2717 12015G30KT 4000 +TSRA BECMG 2717/2720 FEW120 PROB30 TEMPO 2802/2807 SHRA FEW090TCU BECMG 2809/2811 9999 FEW080TCU PROB40 TEMPO 2811/2816 SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 2812/2816 11015G25KT TSRA SCT060CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
11:00Z
+-1h
Sat
12:00Z
+0h
Sat
13:00Z
+1h
Sat
14:00Z
+2h
Sat
15:00Z
+3h
Sat
16:00Z
+4h
Sat
17:00Z
+5h
Sat
18:00Z
+6h
Sat
19:00Z
+7h
Sat
20:00Z
+8h
Sat
21:00Z
+9h
Sat
22:00Z
+10h
Sat
23:00Z
+11h
Sun
00:00Z
+12h
Sun
01:00Z
+13h
Sun
02:00Z
+14h
Sun
03:00Z
+15h
Sun
04:00Z
+16h
Sun
05:00Z
+17h
Sun
06:00Z
+18h
Sun
07:00Z
+19h
Sun
08:00Z
+20h
Sun
09:00Z
+21h
Sun
10:00Z
+22h
Sun
11:00Z
+23h
Sun
12:00Z
+24h
Sun
13:00Z
+25h
Sun
14:00Z
+26h
Wind Dir
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
Wind Speed
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
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 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
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ 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%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Clouds
FEW120
FEW080TCU
FEW080TCU
FEW080TCU
FEW080TCU
FEW080TCU
FEW080TCU
FEW080TCU
FEW080TCU
FEW080TCU
FEW080TCU
FEW080TCU
FEW080TCU
FEW080TCU
FEW080TCU
FEW090TCU
FEW090TCU
FEW090TCU
FEW090TCU
FEW090TCU
FEW080TCU
FEW080TCU
FEW080TCU
FEW080TCU
☀️ CLR
SCT060CB
SCT060CB
SCT060CB
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
8,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
8,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
8,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
8,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
8,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
8,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
8,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
8,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
8,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
8,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
8,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
8,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
8,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
8,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
9,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
9,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
9,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
9,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
9,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
8,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
8,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
8,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
8,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
🌤️ Unlimited
6,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
6,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
6,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
Flight Rules VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:27Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:27Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:27Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:27Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:27Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:33Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:33Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:33Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:33Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:33Z
☀️
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
250° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 11:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW080TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 8000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 11:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Weather
Showers Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 11:00Z - 18:00Z
MVFR
Wind
290° at 15 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT060CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 6000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 11:00Z - 17:00Z
IFR
Wind
120° at 15 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Heavy Thunderstorm Rain. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 17:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Clouds
FEW120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Few clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 02:00Z - 07:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
FEW090TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Few clouds at 9000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 09:00Z - 11:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW080TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 8000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB40 TEMPO 11:00Z - 16:00Z
VFR
Weather
Showers Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 12:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Wind
110° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT060CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the East-Southeast (110°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 6000 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.