Congonhas Airport

SBSP / CGH

São Paulo, BR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SBSP 171545Z 1718/1806 34009KT 7000 BKN030 TX28/1718Z TN19/1802Z PROB30 TEMPO 1718/1721 TSRA BKN016 FEW045CB BECMG 1721/1723 02005KT 8000 SCT016 RMK PGM

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
22:00Z
+-1h
Sat
23:00Z
+0h
Sun
00:00Z
+1h
Sun
01:00Z
+2h
Sun
02:00Z
+3h
Sun
03:00Z
+4h
Sun
04:00Z
+5h
Wind Dir
340°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
Wind Speed
9kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
Visibility
7 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN030
SCT016
SCT016
SCT016
SCT016
SCT016
SCT016
Ceiling
3000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:17
🌙
Night
🌅 05:17
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
340° at 9 kt
Visibility
7 km
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 9kt. Visibility will be good at 7 km. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 TEMPO 2026-02-17 18:00:00 - 2026-02-17 21:00:00
MVFR
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN016 FEW045CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 1600 feet, Few clouds at 4500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2026-02-17 21:00:00 - 2026-01-17 23:00:00
MVFR
Wind
20° at 5 kt
Visibility
8 km
Clouds
SCT016
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northeast (20°) at 5kt. Visibility will be good at 8 km. Scattered clouds at 1600 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.