Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport

SBBG / BGX

Bagé, BR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SBBG 230300Z 2306/2318 11003KT 9999 SCT014 TN14/2309Z TX20/2317Z PROB30 2307/2310 3500 BR NSC BECMG 2315/2317 10006KT CAVOK RMK PFM

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
09:00Z
+-1h
Thu
10:00Z
+0h
Thu
11:00Z
+1h
Thu
12:00Z
+2h
Thu
13:00Z
+3h
Thu
14:00Z
+4h
Thu
15:00Z
+5h
Thu
16:00Z
+6h
Wind Dir
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
100°
E
100°
E
Wind Speed
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
6 kt
6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
>10km
>10km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT014
SCT014
SCT014
SCT014
SCT014
SCT014
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:28Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:28Z
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
110° at 3 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT014
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Southeast (110°) at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 1400 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 07:00Z - 10:00Z
IFR
Visibility
3.5 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 3.5 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Skies will be clear. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 15:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Wind
100° at 6 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (100°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. 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.