Senador Nilo Coelho Airport

SBPL / PNZ

Petrolina, BR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SBPL 081545Z 0818/0918 07005KT 9999 SCT023 FEW035TCU TN25/0909Z TX33/0918Z BECMG 0820/0822 02005KT 8000 PROB30 0901/0903 6000 TS BKN020 FEW030CB BECMG 0906/0908 16005KT SCT020 BECMG 0910/0912 10008KT 7000 BKN017 BECMG 0914/0916 08010KT 9999 SCT035 RMK PGB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
23:00Z
+-1h
Mon
00:00Z
+0h
Mon
01:00Z
+1h
Mon
02:00Z
+2h
Mon
03:00Z
+3h
Mon
04:00Z
+4h
Mon
05:00Z
+5h
Mon
06:00Z
+6h
Mon
07:00Z
+7h
Mon
08:00Z
+8h
Mon
09:00Z
+9h
Mon
10:00Z
+10h
Mon
11:00Z
+11h
Mon
12:00Z
+12h
Mon
13:00Z
+13h
Mon
14:00Z
+14h
Mon
15:00Z
+15h
Mon
16:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
70°
E
70°
E
20°
N
20°
N
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
6 km
6 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 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
Clouds
SCT023
FEW035TCU
SCT023
FEW035TCU
BKN020
FEW030CB
BKN020
FEW030CB
SCT023
FEW035TCU
SCT023
FEW035TCU
SCT023
FEW035TCU
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
BKN017
BKN017
BKN017
BKN017
SCT035
SCT035
SCT035
Ceiling
3,500 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
3,500 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
3,500 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
3,500 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
3,500 ft ⛈️
TCU Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,700 ft
AGL
1,700 ft
AGL
1,700 ft
AGL
1,700 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:47Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:47Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:47Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:47Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:47Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:12Z
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
70° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT023 FEW035TCU
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2300 feet, Few clouds at 3500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 20:00Z - 22:00Z
MVFR
Wind
20° at 5 kt
Visibility
8 km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northeast (20°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be good at 8 km. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 01:00Z - 03:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
6 km
Clouds
BKN020 FEW030CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 6 km. Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Few clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 06:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 5 kt
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 5 kt. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 10:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Wind
100° at 8 kt
Visibility
7 km
Clouds
BKN017
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (100°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be good at 7 km. Broken clouds at 1700 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 14:00Z - 16:00Z
VFR
Wind
80° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (80°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 3500 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.