Zürich Airport

LSZH / ZRH

Zurich, CH

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD LSZH 050048Z 0500/0606 32003KT CAVOK TX14/0514Z TNM01/0505Z TNM01/0605Z BECMG 0500/0503 7000 MIFG NSC PROB40 0505/0508 1200 PRFG SCT001 BECMG 0508/0510 04006KT CAVOK BECMG 0517/0519 VRB02KT BECMG 0601/0603 7000 MIFG NSC PROB40 0605/0606 1200 PRFG SCT001

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
00:00Z
+-1h
Thu
01:00Z
+0h
Thu
02:00Z
+1h
Thu
03:00Z
+2h
Thu
04:00Z
+3h
Thu
05:00Z
+4h
Thu
06:00Z
+5h
Thu
07:00Z
+6h
Thu
08:00Z
+7h
Thu
09:00Z
+8h
Thu
10:00Z
+9h
Thu
11:00Z
+10h
Thu
12:00Z
+11h
Thu
13:00Z
+12h
Thu
14:00Z
+13h
Thu
15:00Z
+14h
Thu
16:00Z
+15h
Thu
17:00Z
+16h
Thu
18:00Z
+17h
Thu
19:00Z
+18h
Thu
20:00Z
+19h
Thu
21:00Z
+20h
Thu
22:00Z
+21h
Thu
23:00Z
+22h
Fri
00:00Z
+23h
Fri
01:00Z
+24h
Fri
02:00Z
+25h
Fri
03:00Z
+26h
Fri
04:00Z
+27h
Wind Dir
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
Visibility
>10km
>10km
>10km
7 km
7 km
1.2 km
1.2 km
1.2 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Partial Fog
PRFG
40%
Partial Fog
PRFG
40%
Partial Fog
PRFG
40%
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Shallow Fog
MIFG
Clouds
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
CLR
CLR
SCT001
SCT001
SCT001
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR LIFR LIFR LIFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:26Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:26Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:26Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:26Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:26Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:33Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:33Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:33Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:33Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:33Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:25Z
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
320° at 3 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 00:00Z - 03:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
7 km
Weather
Shallow Fog
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be good at 7 km. Weather conditions: Shallow Fog. Skies will be clear. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB40 05:00Z - 08:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
1.2 km
Weather
Partial Fog
Clouds
SCT001
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be poor at 1.2 km. Weather conditions: Partial Fog. Scattered clouds at 100 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 08:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
Wind
40° at 6 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 17:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 2 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 01:00Z - 03:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
7 km
Weather
Shallow Fog
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be good at 7 km. Weather conditions: Shallow Fog. Skies will be clear. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB40 05:00Z - 06:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
1.2 km
Weather
Partial Fog
Clouds
SCT001
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be poor at 1.2 km. Weather conditions: Partial Fog. Scattered clouds at 100 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

📚 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.