Pinto Martins International Airport

SBFZ / FOR

Fortaleza, BR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SBFZ 142027Z 1500/1524 12007KT 8000 SCT017 TN25/1509Z TX29/1517Z BECMG 1500/1502 18007KT TEMPO 1502/1512 24005KT 6000 BKN016 BECMG 1512/1514 15010KT 7000 BKN017 FEW025TCU TEMPO 1514/1519 09007KT 5000 RA BECMG 1520/1523 18007KT RMK PHC

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
01:00Z
+-1h
Fri
02:00Z
+0h
Fri
03:00Z
+1h
Fri
04:00Z
+2h
Fri
05:00Z
+3h
Fri
06:00Z
+4h
Fri
07:00Z
+5h
Fri
08:00Z
+6h
Fri
09:00Z
+7h
Fri
10:00Z
+8h
Fri
11:00Z
+9h
Fri
12:00Z
+10h
Fri
13:00Z
+11h
Fri
14:00Z
+12h
Fri
15:00Z
+13h
Fri
16:00Z
+14h
Fri
17:00Z
+15h
Fri
18:00Z
+16h
Fri
19:00Z
+17h
Fri
20:00Z
+18h
Fri
21:00Z
+19h
Fri
22:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
120°
SE
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
180°
S
180°
S
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
Wind Speed
7 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
Visibility
8 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
7 km
7 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT017
BKN016
BKN016
BKN016
BKN016
BKN016
BKN016
BKN016
BKN016
BKN016
BKN016
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
1,600 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:06Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:06Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:06Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:06Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:06Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:53Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:53Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:53Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:53Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:53Z
🌙
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
MVFR
Wind
120° at 7 kt
Visibility
8 km
Clouds
SCT017
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be good at 8 km. Scattered clouds at 1700 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 00:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 7 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (180°) at 7 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 02:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Wind
240° at 5 kt
Visibility
6 km
Clouds
BKN016
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Broken clouds at 1600 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 12:00Z - 14:00Z
MVFR
Wind
150° at 10 kt
Visibility
7 km
Clouds
BKN017 FEW025TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be good at 7 km. Broken clouds at 1700 feet, Few clouds at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 14:00Z - 19:00Z
MVFR
Wind
90° at 7 kt
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the East (90°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Rain. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 20:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 7 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (180°) at 7 kt. 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.