Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport

SBAF

Rio de Janeiro, BR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SBAF 150300Z 1506/1518 24005KT 9999 BKN013 TN17/1508Z TX24/1516Z PROB30 1508/1512 8000 TS BKN010 FEW030CB BECMG 1512/1514 BKN020 PROB30 1515/1518 8000 BKN015 RMK PEH

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
10:00Z
+-1h
Mon
11:00Z
+0h
Mon
12:00Z
+1h
Mon
13:00Z
+2h
Mon
14:00Z
+3h
Mon
15:00Z
+4h
Mon
16:00Z
+5h
Wind Dir
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
8 km
8 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN013
BKN013
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN015
BKN015
Ceiling
1,300 ft
AGL
1,300 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:13Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:13Z
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
MVFR
Wind
240° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN013
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 1300 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 08:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
8 km
Clouds
BKN010 FEW030CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 8 km. Broken clouds at 1000 feet, Few clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 12:00Z - 14:00Z
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.

PROB30 15:00Z - 18:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
8 km
Clouds
BKN015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 8 km. Broken clouds at 1500 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.