Barra do Garças Airport

SBBW / BPG

Barra do Garças, BR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SBBW 022000Z 0300/0312 00000KT 9999 FEW020 TX28/0300Z TN23/0309Z TEMPO 0300/0306 23013KT 6000 TSRA BKN040 FEW045CB PROB30 0308/0312 05010KT 5000 RADZ BR BKN010 RMK PGQ

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
06:00Z
+-1h
Mon
07:00Z
+0h
Mon
08:00Z
+1h
Mon
09:00Z
+2h
Mon
10:00Z
+3h
Wind Dir -- --
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
Wind Speed -- --
10kt
10kt
10kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
5 km
5 km
5 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
RADZ, Mist
RADZ BR
30%
RADZ, Mist
RADZ BR
30%
RADZ, Mist
RADZ BR
30%
Clouds
FEW020
FEW020
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 05:38
☀️
Day
🌅 05:38
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (0°) at 0kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-12-03 00:00:00 - 2025-12-03 06:00:00
MVFR
Wind
230° at 13 kt
Visibility
6 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN040 FEW045CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 13kt. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 4000 feet, Few clouds at 4500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 2025-11-03 08:00:00 - 2025-11-03 12:00:00
IFR
Wind
50° at 10 kt
Visibility
5 km
Weather
RADZ, Mist
Clouds
BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 10kt. Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: RADZ, Mist. Broken clouds at 1000 feet. 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.