Current TAF Forecast
Raw TAF:
TAF SPHY 261707Z 2618/2718 36010KT 9999 SCT020 BKN050 TX14/2619Z TN01/2711Z BECMG 2620/2622 24002KT SCT015TCU BKN050
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Wed
08:00Z
+-1h
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Wed
09:00Z
+0h
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Wed
10:00Z
+1h
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Wed
11:00Z
+2h
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Wed
12:00Z
+3h
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Wed
13:00Z
+4h
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Wed
14:00Z
+5h
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Wed
15:00Z
+6h
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Wed
16:00Z
+7h
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Wed
17:00Z
+8h
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Wed
18:00Z
+9h
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Wed
19:00Z
+10h
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Wed
20:00Z
+11h
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Wed
21:00Z
+12h
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Wed
22:00Z
+13h
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Wed
23:00Z
+14h
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Thu
00:00Z
+15h
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Thu
01:00Z
+16h
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Thu
02:00Z
+17h
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Thu
03:00Z
+18h
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Thu
04:00Z
+19h
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Thu
05:00Z
+20h
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Thu
06:00Z
+21h
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Thu
07:00Z
+22h
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Thu
08:00Z
+23h
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Thu
09:00Z
+24h
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Thu
10:00Z
+25h
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Thu
11:00Z
+26h
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Thu
12:00Z
+27h
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Thu
13:00Z
+28h
|
Thu
14:00Z
+29h
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Thu
15:00Z
+30h
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Thu
16:00Z
+31h
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Thu
17:00Z
+32h
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Thu
18:00Z
+33h
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Thu
19:00Z
+34h
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Thu
20:00Z
+35h
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Thu
21:00Z
+36h
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Thu
22:00Z
+37h
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Thu
23:00Z
+38h
|
Fri
00:00Z
+39h
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Fri
01:00Z
+40h
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Fri
02:00Z
+41h
|
Fri
03:00Z
+42h
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Fri
04:00Z
+43h
|
Fri
05:00Z
+44h
|
Fri
06:00Z
+45h
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| Wind Dir |
360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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360°
N
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| Wind Speed |
10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
|
10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
|
10 kt
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10 kt
|
10 kt
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10 kt
|
10 kt
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10 kt
|
10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
|
10 kt
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10 kt
|
10 kt
|
10 kt
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10 kt
|
10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
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10 kt
|
10 kt
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| Visibility |
10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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10+ km
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| Weather |
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
| Clouds |
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
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SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
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SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
SCT020
BKN050
|
| Ceiling |
5,000 ft
AGL
|
5,000 ft
AGL
|
5,000 ft
AGL
|
5,000 ft
AGL
|
5,000 ft
AGL
|
5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
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5,000 ft
AGL
|
5,000 ft
AGL
|
5,000 ft
AGL
|
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Day/Night |
☀️
Day
🌅
06:16Z
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:43Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:43Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:43Z
|
🌇
Dusk
🌇
17:43Z
|
🌙
Night
🌇
17:43Z
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
06:17Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
06:17Z
|
🌅
Dawn
🌅
06:17Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
06:17Z
|
☀️
Day
🌅
06:17Z
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:42Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:42Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:42Z
|
🌇
Dusk
🌇
17:42Z
|
🌙
Night
🌇
17:42Z
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
06:17Z
|
🌙
Night
🌅
06:17Z
|
🌅
Dawn
🌅
06:17Z
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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 occurrence •
AGL: Above Ground Level
Forecast Periods
BASE
VFR
Wind
360° at
10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT020 BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (360°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
BECMG
20:00Z
- 22:00Z
MVFR
Wind
240° at
2 kt
Clouds
SCT015TCU BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 2 kt. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 5000 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.