Locarno Airport

LSZL

Locarno, CH

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD LSZL 210630Z 2106/2123 VRB02KT 9999 FEW050 PROB30 TEMPO 2114/2123 SHRA FEW060TCU

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
07:00Z
+-1h
Tue
08:00Z
+0h
Tue
09:00Z
+1h
Tue
10:00Z
+2h
Tue
11:00Z
+3h
Tue
12:00Z
+4h
Tue
13:00Z
+5h
Tue
14:00Z
+6h
Tue
15:00Z
+7h
Tue
16:00Z
+8h
Tue
17:00Z
+9h
Tue
18:00Z
+10h
Tue
19:00Z
+11h
Tue
20:00Z
+12h
Tue
21:00Z
+13h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
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
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
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ 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%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Clouds
FEW050
FEW050
FEW050
FEW050
FEW050
FEW050
FEW050
FEW060TCU
FEW060TCU
FEW060TCU
FEW060TCU
FEW060TCU
FEW060TCU
FEW060TCU
FEW060TCU
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
6,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
6,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
6,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
6,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
6,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
6,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
6,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
6,000 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 05:18Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:41Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:41Z
🌙
Night
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
FEW050
📖 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. Few clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 14:00Z - 23:00Z
MVFR
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
FEW060TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Few 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.