Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Wed
05:00Z
+-1h
|
Wed
06:00Z
+0h
|
Wed
07:00Z
+1h
|
Wed
08:00Z
+2h
|
Wed
09:00Z
+3h
|
Wed
10:00Z
+4h
|
Wed
11:00Z
+5h
|
Wed
12:00Z
+6h
|
Wed
13:00Z
+7h
|
Wed
14:00Z
+8h
|
Wed
15:00Z
+9h
|
Wed
16:00Z
+10h
|
Wed
17:00Z
+11h
|
Wed
18:00Z
+12h
|
Wed
19:00Z
+13h
|
Wed
20:00Z
+14h
|
Wed
21:00Z
+15h
|
Wed
22:00Z
+16h
|
Wed
23:00Z
+17h
|
Thu
00:00Z
+18h
|
Thu
01:00Z
+19h
|
Thu
02:00Z
+20h
|
Thu
03:00Z
+21h
|
Thu
04:00Z
+22h
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
80°
E
|
80°
E
|
80°
E
|
80°
E
|
80°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
80°
E
|
80°
E
|
80°
E
|
30°
NE
|
30°
NE
|
30°
NE
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
| Wind Speed |
16 kt
|
16 kt
|
16 kt
|
16 kt
|
16 kt
|
12 kt
|
12 kt
|
16 kt
|
16 kt
|
16 kt
|
8 kt
|
8 kt
|
8 kt
|
12 kt
|
12 kt
|
12 kt
|
12 kt
|
12 kt
|
12 kt
|
12 kt
|
12 kt
|
12 kt
|
12 kt
|
12 kt
|
| Visibility |
8 km
|
8 km
|
8 km
|
8 km
|
8 km
|
8 km
|
8 km
|
8 km
|
8 km
|
8 km
|
8 km
|
8 km
|
8 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
4 km
|
8 km
|
8 km
|
8 km
|
8 km
|
8 km
|
| Weather |
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
|
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
|
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
|
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
|
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
|
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
|
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
|
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
|
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
|
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
|
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
|
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
|
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
|
| Clouds |
FEW008
BKN012
|
FEW008
BKN012
|
FEW008
BKN012
|
FEW008
BKN012
|
FEW008
BKN012
|
FEW012
BKN020
|
FEW012
BKN020
|
FEW008
BKN012
|
FEW008
BKN012
|
FEW008
BKN012
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
FEW005
BKN008
|
FEW005
BKN008
|
FEW005
BKN008
|
FEW005
BKN008
|
FEW005
BKN008
|
FEW005
BKN008
|
FEW012
BKN020
|
FEW012
BKN020
|
FEW012
BKN020
|
FEW012
BKN020
|
FEW012
BKN020
|
| Ceiling |
1,200 ft
AGL
|
1,200 ft
AGL
|
1,200 ft
AGL
|
1,200 ft
AGL
|
1,200 ft
AGL
|
2,000 ft
AGL
|
2,000 ft
AGL
|
1,200 ft
AGL
|
1,200 ft
AGL
|
1,200 ft
AGL
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
800 ft
AGL
|
800 ft
AGL
|
800 ft
AGL
|
800 ft
AGL
|
800 ft
AGL
|
800 ft
AGL
|
2,000 ft
AGL
|
2,000 ft
AGL
|
2,000 ft
AGL
|
2,000 ft
AGL
|
2,000 ft
AGL
|
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | MVFR | MVFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR |
| Day/Night |
🌅
Dawn
🌅
05:15Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:15Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:15Z
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:44Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:44Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:44Z
|
🌇
Dusk
🌇
18:44Z
|
🌙
Night
🌇
18:44Z
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:16Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:16Z
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (80°) at 16 kt. Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Few clouds at 800 feet, Broken clouds at 1200 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Few clouds at 500 feet, Broken clouds at 800 feet, Few clouds at 2000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Few clouds at 1200 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Few clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 8 kt. 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 moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Few clouds at 500 feet, Broken clouds at 800 feet, Few clouds at 2000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (90°) at 12 kt. 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: Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Few clouds at 1200 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Few 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.