Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Thu
01:00Z
+-1h
|
Thu
02:00Z
+0h
|
Thu
03:00Z
+1h
|
Thu
04:00Z
+2h
|
Thu
05:00Z
+3h
|
Thu
06:00Z
+4h
|
Thu
07:00Z
+5h
|
Thu
08:00Z
+6h
|
Thu
09:00Z
+7h
|
Thu
10:00Z
+8h
|
Thu
11:00Z
+9h
|
Thu
12:00Z
+10h
|
Thu
13:00Z
+11h
|
Thu
14:00Z
+12h
|
Thu
15:00Z
+13h
|
Thu
16:00Z
+14h
|
Thu
17:00Z
+15h
|
Thu
18:00Z
+16h
|
Thu
19:00Z
+17h
|
Thu
20:00Z
+18h
|
Thu
21:00Z
+19h
|
Thu
22:00Z
+20h
|
Thu
23:00Z
+21h
|
Fri
00:00Z
+22h
|
Fri
01:00Z
+23h
|
Fri
02:00Z
+24h
|
Fri
03:00Z
+25h
|
Fri
04:00Z
+26h
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
310°
NW
|
310°
NW
|
310°
NW
|
310°
NW
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
170°
S
|
| Wind Speed |
4 kt
|
4 kt
|
4 kt
|
4 kt
|
4 kt
|
4 kt
|
4 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
15 kt
G25 kt
|
4 kt
|
4 kt
|
6 kt
|
6 kt
|
6 kt
|
6 kt
|
6 kt
|
6 kt
|
4 kt
|
4 kt
|
4 kt
|
4 kt
|
4 kt
|
2 kt
|
2 kt
|
2 kt
|
4 kt
|
| Visibility |
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
2.5 km
|
2.5 km
|
2.5 km
|
4 km
|
| Weather |
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
Smoke
FU
|
| Clouds |
SCT100
|
SCT100
|
SCT100
|
SCT100
|
SCT100
|
SCT100
|
SCT100
|
FEW030CB
SCT040
|
FEW030CB
SCT040
|
FEW030CB
SCT040
|
FEW030CB
SCT040
|
SCT100
|
SCT100
|
FEW040
SCT100
|
FEW040
SCT100
|
FEW040
SCT100
|
FEW040
SCT100
|
FEW040
SCT100
|
FEW040
SCT100
|
SCT100
|
SCT100
|
SCT100
|
SCT100
|
SCT100
|
CLR
|
CLR
|
CLR
|
SCT100
|
| Ceiling |
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
10,000 ft
AGL
|
10,000 ft
AGL
|
10,000 ft
AGL
|
10,000 ft
AGL
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Day/Night |
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:28Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:28Z
|
🌅
Dawn
🌅
05:28Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:28Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:28Z
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:31Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:31Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:31Z
|
🌇
Dusk
🌇
18:31Z
|
🌙
Night
🌇
18:31Z
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:27Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:27Z
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (170°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Smoke. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds will be variable in direction at 2 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2.5 km. Weather conditions: Smoke. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Few clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the East (90°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Smoke. Few clouds at 4000 feet, Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds will be variable in direction at 2 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2.5 km. Weather conditions: Smoke. Skies will be clear. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📚 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.