Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

SPZO / CUZ

Cusco, PE

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SPZO 031100Z 0312/0412 VRB03KT 9999 FEW050 SCT080 TX23/0319Z TN06/0411Z BECMG 0315/0317 29013KT TEMPO 0318/0321 36011KT FEW040TCU SCT050 BKN080 BECMG 0400/0402 09003KT

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
Mon
23:00Z
+10h
Tue
00:00Z
+11h
Tue
01:00Z
+12h
Tue
02:00Z
+13h
Tue
03:00Z
+14h
Tue
04:00Z
+15h
Tue
05:00Z
+16h
Tue
06:00Z
+17h
Tue
07:00Z
+18h
Tue
08:00Z
+19h
Tue
09:00Z
+20h
Tue
10:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
Wind Speed
3kt
3kt
3kt
13kt
13kt
13kt
11kt
11kt
11kt
13kt
13kt
13kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW050
SCT080
FEW050
SCT080
FEW050
SCT080
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
FEW040TCU
SCT050
FEW040TCU
SCT050
FEW040TCU
SCT050
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
8000ft
AGL
8000ft
AGL
8000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:18
☀️
Day
🌇 18:18
☀️
Day
🌇 18:18
🌙
Night
🌇 18:18
🌙
Night
🌇 18:18
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:40
🌙
Night
🌅 05:40
🌙
Night
🌅 05:40
☀️
Day
🌅 05:40
☀️
Day
🌅 05:40
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW050 SCT080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 5000 feet, Scattered clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-11-03 15:00:00 - 2025-11-03 17:00:00
VFR
Wind
290° at 13 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 13kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-11-03 18:00:00 - 2025-11-03 21:00:00
MVFR
Wind
360° at 11 kt
Clouds
FEW040TCU SCT050 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the North (360°) at 11kt. Few clouds at 4000 feet, Scattered clouds at 5000 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2025-11-04 00:00:00 - 2025-11-04 02:00:00
VFR
Wind
90° at 3 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (90°) at 3kt. 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.