Viracopos International Airport

SBKP / VCP

Campinas, BR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SBKP 170900Z 1712/1812 02005KT CAVOK TX29/1718Z TN21/1809Z BECMG 1712/1714 31008KT SCT030 BECMG 1714/1716 VCSH SCT035 FEW040TCU BECMG 1717/1719 25005KT TEMPO 1720/1803 06008KT 6000 TSRA SCT030 FEW040CB BECMG 1803/1805 NSW SCT040 RMK PGE

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
16:00Z
+-1h
Sat
17:00Z
+0h
Sat
18:00Z
+1h
Sat
19:00Z
+2h
Sat
20:00Z
+3h
Sat
21:00Z
+4h
Sat
22:00Z
+5h
Sat
23:00Z
+6h
Sun
00:00Z
+7h
Sun
01:00Z
+8h
Sun
02:00Z
+9h
Sun
03:00Z
+10h
Sun
04:00Z
+11h
Sun
05:00Z
+12h
Sun
06:00Z
+13h
Sun
07:00Z
+14h
Sun
08:00Z
+15h
Sun
09:00Z
+16h
Sun
10:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
20°
N
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
Wind Speed
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
Visibility
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT030
FEW040CB
SCT030
FEW040CB
SCT030
FEW040CB
SCT030
FEW040CB
SCT030
FEW040CB
SCT030
FEW040CB
SCT030
FEW040CB
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4000ft 🌩️
CB Base
4000ft 🌩️
CB Base
4000ft 🌩️
CB Base
4000ft 🌩️
CB Base
4000ft 🌩️
CB Base
4000ft 🌩️
CB Base
4000ft 🌩️
CB Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 18:42
☀️
Day
🌇 18:42
☀️
Day
🌇 18:42
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:42
🌙
Night
🌇 18:42
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:18
🌙
Night
🌅 05:18
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:18
☀️
Day
🌅 05:18
☀️
Day
🌅 05:18
☀️
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
20° at 5 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northeast (20°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2026-02-17 12:00:00 - 2026-02-17 14:00:00
VFR
Wind
310° at 8 kt
Clouds
SCT030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 8kt. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2026-02-17 14:00:00 - 2026-02-17 16:00:00
MVFR
Clouds
SCT035 FEW040TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Scattered clouds at 3500 feet, Few clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2026-01-17 17:00:00 - 2026-01-17 19:00:00
VFR
Wind
250° at 5 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 5kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2026-01-17 20:00:00 - 2026-01-18 03:00:00
MVFR
Wind
60° at 8 kt
Visibility
6 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT030 FEW040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 8kt. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Few clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2026-01-18 03:00:00 - 2026-01-18 05:00:00
VFR
Clouds
SCT040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Scattered clouds at 4000 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.