Congonhas Airport

SBSP / CGH

São Paulo, BR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SBSP 030430Z 0306/0318 33005KT 9999 SCT035 TN19/0307Z TX24/0317Z PROB30 0307/0311 5000 RA BKN005 BECMG 0311/0313 32010KT PROB40 0313/0317 RA BKN030 PROB40 0317/0318 4000 TSRA BR BKN014 FEW040CB RMK PGE

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
06:00Z
+-1h
Mon
07:00Z
+0h
Mon
08:00Z
+1h
Mon
09:00Z
+2h
Mon
10:00Z
+3h
Mon
11:00Z
+4h
Mon
12:00Z
+5h
Mon
13:00Z
+6h
Mon
14:00Z
+7h
Mon
15:00Z
+8h
Mon
16:00Z
+9h
Wind Dir
330°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
Wind Speed
5kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
Visibility
10+ km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
Rain
RA
30%
Rain
RA
30%
Rain
RA
30%
Rain
RA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Rain
RA
40%
Rain
RA
40%
Rain
RA
40%
Rain
RA
40%
Clouds
SCT035
BKN005
BKN005
BKN005
BKN005
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
500ft
AGL
500ft
AGL
500ft
AGL
500ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 05:27
☀️
Day
🌅 05:27
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:32
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
330° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 2025-11-03 07:00:00 - 2025-11-03 11:00:00
IFR
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Rain
Clouds
BKN005
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Rain. Broken clouds at 500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 2025-11-03 11:00:00 - 2025-11-03 13:00:00
VFR
Wind
320° at 10 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 10kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 2025-11-03 13:00:00 - 2025-11-03 17:00:00
VFR
Weather
Rain
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Weather conditions: Rain. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 2025-11-03 17:00:00 - 2025-11-03 18:00:00
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN014 FEW040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 1400 feet, Few clouds at 4000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.