Cruzeiro do Sul Airport

SBCZ / CZS

Cruzeiro Do Sul, BR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SBCZ 141618Z 1418/1518 30006KT 9999 SCT030 FEW035TCU TX34/1420Z TN23/1510Z TEMPO 1419/1422 21007KT 6000 TS SCT030 FEW035CB BECMG 1423/1501 VRB03KT FEW035 PROB40 1508/1512 4000 BR BKN008 BECMG 1514/1516 SCT030 FEW035TCU TEMPO 1517/1518 21007KT 5000 TSRA SCT030 FEW035CB RMK PGX

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
18:00Z
+-1h
Sun
19:00Z
+0h
Sun
20:00Z
+1h
Sun
21:00Z
+2h
Sun
22:00Z
+3h
Sun
23:00Z
+4h
Mon
00:00Z
+5h
Mon
01:00Z
+6h
Mon
02:00Z
+7h
Mon
03:00Z
+8h
Mon
04:00Z
+9h
Mon
05:00Z
+10h
Mon
06:00Z
+11h
Mon
07:00Z
+12h
Mon
08:00Z
+13h
Mon
09:00Z
+14h
Mon
10:00Z
+15h
Mon
11:00Z
+16h
Mon
12:00Z
+17h
Mon
13:00Z
+18h
Mon
14:00Z
+19h
Mon
15:00Z
+20h
Mon
16:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
300°
NW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
300°
NW
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
6kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
6kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
Visibility
10+ km
6 km
6 km
6 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 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
Mist
BR
40%
Mist
BR
40%
Mist
BR
40%
Mist
BR
40%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT030
FEW035TCU
SCT030
FEW035CB
SCT030
FEW035CB
SCT030
FEW035CB
SCT030
FEW035TCU
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
BKN008
BKN008
BKN008
BKN008
FEW035
FEW035
SCT030
FEW035TCU
SCT030
FEW035TCU
SCT030
FEW035TCU
Ceiling
3500ft ⛈️
TCU Base
3500ft 🌩️
CB Base
3500ft 🌩️
CB Base
3500ft 🌩️
CB Base
3500ft ⛈️
TCU Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
800ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
800ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
3500ft ⛈️
TCU Base
3500ft ⛈️
TCU Base
3500ft ⛈️
TCU Base
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:57
🌙
Night
🌇 17:57
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:01
🌙
Night
🌅 06:01
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:01
☀️
Day
🌅 06:01
☀️
Day
🌅 06:01
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:58
☀️
Day
🌇 17:58
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
300° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT030 FEW035TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Few clouds at 3500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2025-09-14 19:00:00 - 2025-09-14 22:00:00
MVFR
Wind
210° at 7 kt
Visibility
6 km
Clouds
SCT030 FEW035CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 7kt. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Few clouds at 3500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2025-09-14 23:00:00 - 2025-09-15 01:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Clouds
FEW035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Few clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 2025-09-15 08:00:00 - 2025-09-15 12:00:00
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN008
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 2025-09-15 14:00:00 - 2025-09-15 16:00:00
MVFR
Clouds
SCT030 FEW035TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Few clouds at 3500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2025-09-15 17:00:00 - 2025-09-15 18:00:00
MVFR
Wind
210° at 7 kt
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT030 FEW035CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 7kt. Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Few clouds at 3500 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.