Marechal Rondon Airport

SBCY / CGB

Cuiabá, BR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SBCY 241940Z 2500/2524 12006KT CAVOK TN20/2509Z TX30/2518Z BECMG 2504/2506 24005KT 9999 FEW017 BECMG 2508/2510 18005KT 7000 SCT014 BKN025 BECMG 2513/2516 27008KT 9999 FEW023 BECMG 2519/2521 17010KT SCT023 RMK PGB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
04:00Z
+-1h
Mon
05:00Z
+0h
Mon
06:00Z
+1h
Mon
07:00Z
+2h
Mon
08:00Z
+3h
Mon
09:00Z
+4h
Mon
10:00Z
+5h
Mon
11:00Z
+6h
Mon
12:00Z
+7h
Mon
13:00Z
+8h
Mon
14:00Z
+9h
Mon
15:00Z
+10h
Mon
16:00Z
+11h
Mon
17:00Z
+12h
Mon
18:00Z
+13h
Mon
19:00Z
+14h
Mon
20:00Z
+15h
Mon
21:00Z
+16h
Mon
22:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
120°
SE
120°
SE
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
Visibility
>10km
>10km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
FEW017
FEW017
FEW017
FEW017
FEW017
FEW017
FEW017
FEW017
FEW017
FEW017
FEW017
FEW017
FEW017
FEW017
FEW017
FEW017
FEW017
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
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Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:28Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:28Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:28Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:28Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:28Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:31Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:31Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:31Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:31Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:31Z
🌙
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
120° at 6 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 04:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW017
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 1700 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 08:00Z - 10:00Z
MVFR
Wind
180° at 5 kt
Visibility
7 km
Clouds
SCT014 BKN025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (180°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be good at 7 km. Scattered clouds at 1400 feet, Broken clouds at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 13:00Z - 16:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 8 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW023
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (270°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2300 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 19:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
170° at 10 kt
Clouds
SCT023
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (170°) at 10 kt. Scattered clouds at 2300 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.