Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport

SPTN / TCQ

Tacna, PE

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SPTN 141700Z 1418/1518 22009KT 9999 FEW030 TX18/1419Z TN11/1511Z FM150000 22002KT 7000 OVC015 TEMPO 1508/1512 4000 BR OVC010 FM151500 22005KT 9999 SCT025 FM151800 22009KT CAVOK

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
18:00Z
+-1h
Sun
19:00Z
+0h
Sun
20:00Z
+1h
Sun
21:00Z
+2h
Sun
22:00Z
+3h
Sun
23:00Z
+4h
Mon
00:00Z
+5h
Mon
01:00Z
+6h
Mon
02:00Z
+7h
Mon
03:00Z
+8h
Mon
04:00Z
+9h
Mon
05:00Z
+10h
Mon
06:00Z
+11h
Mon
07:00Z
+12h
Mon
08:00Z
+13h
Mon
09:00Z
+14h
Mon
10:00Z
+15h
Mon
11:00Z
+16h
Mon
12:00Z
+17h
Mon
13:00Z
+18h
Mon
14:00Z
+19h
Mon
15:00Z
+20h
Mon
16:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
Wind Speed
9kt
9kt
9kt
9kt
9kt
9kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
9kt
9kt
9kt
9kt
9kt
9kt
9kt
9kt
9kt
5kt
5kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
7 km
10+ km
10+ km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
FEW030
FEW030
OVC010
OVC010
OVC010
OVC010
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
SCT025
SCT025
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
1500ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:55
🌙
Night
🌇 17:55
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:04
🌙
Night
🌅 06:04
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:04
☀️
Day
🌅 06:04
☀️
Day
🌅 06:04
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:55
☀️
Day
🌇 17:55
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
220° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 9kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM150000 2025-09-15 00:00:00 - 2025-09-15 06:00:00
MVFR
Wind
220° at 2 kt
Visibility
7 km
Clouds
OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 2kt. Visibility will be good at 7 km. Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2025-09-15 08:00:00 - 2025-09-15 12:00:00
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Overcast skies at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM151500 2025-09-15 15:00:00 - 2025-09-15 21:00:00
VFR
Wind
220° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM151800 2025-09-15 18:00:00 - 2025-09-16 00:00:00
VFR
Wind
220° at 9 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 9kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. 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.