San Carlos de Bariloche Airport

SAZS / BRC

San Carlos de Bariloche, AR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SAZS 260500Z 2606/2706 VRB03KT 9999 FEW030 TX02/2623Z TNM06/2609Z BECMG 2610/2613 BKN020 BECMG 2615/2618 4000 SN SCT006 BKN010 OVC040 TEMPO 2616/2622 1000 +SN BKN006 OVC010 BECMG 2702/2704 34010KT 9999 NSW SCT020 BKN060

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
07:00Z
+-1h
Sun
08:00Z
+0h
Sun
09:00Z
+1h
Sun
10:00Z
+2h
Sun
11:00Z
+3h
Sun
12:00Z
+4h
Sun
13:00Z
+5h
Sun
14:00Z
+6h
Sun
15:00Z
+7h
Sun
16:00Z
+8h
Sun
17:00Z
+9h
Sun
18:00Z
+10h
Sun
19:00Z
+11h
Sun
20:00Z
+12h
Sun
21:00Z
+13h
Sun
22:00Z
+14h
Sun
23:00Z
+15h
Mon
00:00Z
+16h
Mon
01:00Z
+17h
Mon
02:00Z
+18h
Mon
03:00Z
+19h
Mon
04:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
Wind Speed
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
4 km
1 km
1 km
1 km
1 km
1 km
1 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Snow
SN
Heavy Snow
+SN
Heavy Snow
+SN
Heavy Snow
+SN
Heavy Snow
+SN
Heavy Snow
+SN
Heavy Snow
+SN
Snow
SN
Snow
SN
Snow
SN
Snow
SN
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
SCT006
BKN010
BKN006
OVC010
BKN006
OVC010
BKN006
OVC010
BKN006
OVC010
BKN006
OVC010
BKN006
OVC010
SCT006
BKN010
SCT006
BKN010
SCT006
BKN010
SCT006
BKN010
SCT020
BKN060
SCT020
BKN060
SCT020
BKN060
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:06Z
☀️
Day
🌅 07:06Z
☀️
Day
🌅 07:06Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 16:53Z
☀️
Day
🌇 16:53Z
☀️
Day
🌇 16:53Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 16:53Z
🌙
Night
🌇 16:53Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
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 3 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 10:00Z - 13:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 15:00Z - 18:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Snow
Clouds
SCT006 BKN010 OVC040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Snow. Scattered clouds at 600 feet, Broken clouds at 1000 feet, Overcast skies at 4000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 16:00Z - 22:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
1 km
Weather
Heavy Snow
Clouds
BKN006 OVC010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be poor at 1 km. Weather conditions: Heavy Snow. Broken clouds at 600 feet, Overcast skies at 1000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 02:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
340° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT020 BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 6000 feet. 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.