Adnan Menderes International Airport

LTBJ / ADB

Gaziemir, TR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LTBJ 022240Z 0300/0324 VRB02KT CAVOK BECMG 0300/0303 3200 BR PROB40 0303/0307 1200 BCFG BECMG 0306/0308 CAVOK TEMPO 0312/0316 36012KT

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
02:00Z
+-1h
Mon
03:00Z
+0h
Mon
04:00Z
+1h
Mon
05:00Z
+2h
Mon
06:00Z
+3h
Mon
07:00Z
+4h
Mon
08:00Z
+5h
Mon
09:00Z
+6h
Mon
10:00Z
+7h
Mon
11:00Z
+8h
Mon
12:00Z
+9h
Mon
13:00Z
+10h
Mon
14:00Z
+11h
Mon
15:00Z
+12h
Mon
16:00Z
+13h
Mon
17:00Z
+14h
Mon
18:00Z
+15h
Mon
19:00Z
+16h
Mon
20:00Z
+17h
Mon
21:00Z
+18h
Mon
22:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
Visibility
>10km
1.2 km
1.2 km
1.2 km
1.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
Patches Fog
BCFG
40%
Patches Fog
BCFG
40%
Patches Fog
BCFG
40%
Patches Fog
BCFG
40%
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Clouds
☀️ 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
Flight Rules VFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:49
🌙
Night
🌅 06:49
🌙
Night
🌅 06:49
☀️
Day
🌅 06:49
☀️
Day
🌅 06:49
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:10
☀️
Day
🌇 17:10
☀️
Day
🌇 17:10
🌙
Night
🌇 17:10
🌙
Night
🌇 17:10
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
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
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 2kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-12-03 00:00:00 - 2025-11-03 03:00:00
IFR
Visibility
3.2 km
Weather
Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be moderate at 3.2 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB40 2025-11-03 03:00:00 - 2025-11-03 07:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
1.2 km
Weather
Patches Fog
📖 Plain English Explanation:

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

BECMG 2025-11-03 06:00:00 - 2025-11-03 08:00:00
VFR
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-11-03 12:00:00 - 2025-11-03 16:00:00
VFR
Wind
360° at 12 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the North (360°) at 12kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) 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.