Leite Lopes Airport

SBRP / RAO

Ribeirão Preto, BR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SBRP 030700Z 0312/0324 10004KT 9999 SCT030 TX28/0317Z TN20/0323Z BECMG 0312/0314 31007KT TEMPO 0315/0321 21008KT TSRA BKN020 FEW040CB RMK PGF

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
12:00Z
+-1h
Mon
13:00Z
+0h
Mon
14:00Z
+1h
Mon
15:00Z
+2h
Mon
16:00Z
+3h
Mon
17:00Z
+4h
Mon
18:00Z
+5h
Mon
19:00Z
+6h
Mon
20:00Z
+7h
Mon
21:00Z
+8h
Mon
22:00Z
+9h
Wind Dir
100°
E
100°
E
310°
NW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
310°
NW
310°
NW
Wind Speed
4kt
4kt
7kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
7kt
7kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT030
SCT030
☀️ CLR
BKN020
FEW040CB
BKN020
FEW040CB
BKN020
FEW040CB
BKN020
FEW040CB
BKN020
FEW040CB
BKN020
FEW040CB
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
2000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:28
☀️
Day
🌇 18:28
☀️
Day
🌇 18:28
🌙
Night
🌇 18:28
🌙
Night
🌇 18:28
🌙
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
VFR
Wind
100° at 4 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (100°) at 4kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-12-03 12:00:00 - 2025-11-03 14:00:00
VFR
Wind
310° at 7 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 7kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-11-03 15:00:00 - 2025-11-03 21:00:00
MVFR
Wind
210° at 8 kt
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN020 FEW040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 8kt. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Few clouds at 4000 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.