Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Thu
15:00Z
+-1h
|
Thu
16:00Z
+0h
|
Thu
17:00Z
+1h
|
Thu
18:00Z
+2h
|
Thu
19:00Z
+3h
|
Thu
20:00Z
+4h
|
Thu
21:00Z
+5h
|
Thu
22:00Z
+6h
|
Thu
23:00Z
+7h
|
Fri
00:00Z
+8h
|
Fri
01:00Z
+9h
|
Fri
02:00Z
+10h
|
Fri
03:00Z
+11h
|
Fri
04:00Z
+12h
|
Fri
05:00Z
+13h
|
Fri
06:00Z
+14h
|
Fri
07:00Z
+15h
|
Fri
08:00Z
+16h
|
Fri
09:00Z
+17h
|
Fri
10:00Z
+18h
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
50°
NE
|
50°
NE
|
50°
NE
|
50°
NE
|
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
50°
NE
|
50°
NE
|
50°
NE
|
50°
NE
|
50°
NE
|
50°
NE
|
50°
NE
|
50°
NE
|
50°
NE
|
50°
NE
|
50°
NE
|
50°
NE
|
| Wind Speed |
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
5 kt
|
12 kt
|
12 kt
|
12 kt
|
12 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
|
| Visibility |
6SM
|
6SM
|
6SM
|
6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
5SM
|
5SM
|
5SM
|
5SM
|
6SM
|
6SM
|
6SM
|
5SM
|
5SM
|
5SM
|
5SM
|
6SM
|
| Weather |
Haze
HZ
|
Haze
HZ
|
Haze
HZ
|
Haze
HZ
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Haze
HZ
|
Haze
HZ
|
Haze
HZ
|
Light Rain
-RA
40%
|
Light Rain
-RA
40%
|
Light Rain
-RA
40%
|
Light Rain
-RA
40%
|
Haze
HZ
|
| Clouds |
SCT020
BKN200
|
SCT020
BKN200
|
SCT020
BKN200
|
SCT020
BKN200
|
SCT020
BKN080
|
SCT020
BKN080
|
SCT020
BKN080
|
SCT020
BKN080
|
BKN020CB
|
BKN020CB
|
BKN020CB
|
BKN020CB
|
SCT020
BKN080
|
SCT020
BKN080
|
SCT020
BKN080
|
BKN020CB
|
BKN020CB
|
BKN020CB
|
BKN020CB
|
SCT020
BKN200
|
| Ceiling |
20,000 ft
AGL
|
20,000 ft
AGL
|
20,000 ft
AGL
|
20,000 ft
AGL
|
8,000 ft
AGL
|
8,000 ft
AGL
|
8,000 ft
AGL
|
8,000 ft
AGL
|
2,000 ft
AGL
|
2,000 ft
AGL
|
2,000 ft
AGL
|
2,000 ft
AGL
|
8,000 ft
AGL
|
8,000 ft
AGL
|
8,000 ft
AGL
|
2,000 ft
AGL
|
2,000 ft
AGL
|
2,000 ft
AGL
|
2,000 ft
AGL
|
20,000 ft
AGL
|
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | VFR |
| Day/Night |
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:30Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:30Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:30Z
|
🌇
Dusk
🌇
18:30Z
|
🌙
Night
🌇
18:30Z
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:29Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:29Z
|
🌅
Dawn
🌅
05:29Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:29Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:29Z
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Broken clouds at 2000 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.