Bern Airport

LSZB / BRN

Bern, CH

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LSZB 260825Z 2609/2618 VRB02KT 9999 SCT070 PROB40 TEMPO 2609/2618 25010KT PROB40 TEMPO 2612/2616 SHRA SCT060TCU

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
09:00Z
+-1h
Sun
10:00Z
+0h
Sun
11:00Z
+1h
Sun
12:00Z
+2h
Sun
13:00Z
+3h
Sun
14:00Z
+4h
Sun
15:00Z
+5h
Sun
16:00Z
+6h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
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
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
Showers Rain
SHRA
40%
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT070
SCT070
SCT070
SCT060TCU
SCT060TCU
SCT060TCU
SCT060TCU
SCT070
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
6,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
6,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
6,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
6,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
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
VRB° at 2 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT070
📖 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 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 09:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 10 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 10 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 12:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT060TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Weather conditions: Showers 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.