Viracopos International Airport

SBKP / VCP

Campinas, BR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SBKP 160400Z 1606/1706 13012KT CAVOK TN16/1609Z TX30/1617Z BECMG 1612/1614 30008KT SCT040 BECMG 1615/1617 25008KT SCT035 FEW045TCU TEMPO 1618/1623 21013KT 8000 TSRA BKN030 FEW045CB BECMG 1700/1702 12012KT CAVOK RMK PGQ

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
11:00Z
+-1h
Tue
12:00Z
+0h
Tue
13:00Z
+1h
Tue
14:00Z
+2h
Tue
15:00Z
+3h
Tue
16:00Z
+4h
Tue
17:00Z
+5h
Tue
18:00Z
+6h
Tue
19:00Z
+7h
Tue
20:00Z
+8h
Tue
21:00Z
+9h
Tue
22:00Z
+10h
Tue
23:00Z
+11h
Wed
00:00Z
+12h
Wed
01:00Z
+13h
Wed
02:00Z
+14h
Wed
03:00Z
+15h
Wed
04:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
130°
SE
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
250°
W
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
Wind Speed
12kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
13kt
13kt
13kt
13kt
13kt
8kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
12kt
Visibility
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
☀️ CLR
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT035
FEW045TCU
SCT035
FEW045TCU
SCT035
FEW045TCU
BKN030
FEW045CB
BKN030
FEW045CB
BKN030
FEW045CB
BKN030
FEW045CB
BKN030
FEW045CB
SCT035
FEW045TCU
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4500ft ⛈️
TCU Base
4500ft ⛈️
TCU Base
4500ft ⛈️
TCU Base
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
4500ft ⛈️
TCU Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:55
☀️
Day
🌇 17:55
☀️
Day
🌇 17:55
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:55
🌙
Night
🌇 17:55
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:03
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
130° at 12 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 12kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-09-16 12:00:00 - 2025-09-16 14:00:00
VFR
Wind
300° at 8 kt
Clouds
SCT040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 8kt. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-09-16 15:00:00 - 2025-09-16 17:00:00
MVFR
Wind
250° at 8 kt
Clouds
SCT035 FEW045TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 8kt. Scattered clouds at 3500 feet, Few clouds at 4500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2025-09-16 18:00:00 - 2025-09-16 23:00:00
MVFR
Wind
210° at 13 kt
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN030 FEW045CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 13kt. Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 3000 feet, Few clouds at 4500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2025-09-17 00:00:00 - 2025-09-17 02:00:00
VFR
Wind
120° at 12 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 12kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. 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.