Barquisimeto International Airport

SVBM / BRM

Barquisimeto, VE

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SVBM 031544Z 0318/0418 12010KT 9999 SCT016 TX34/0318Z TN21/0418Z BECMG 0320/0400 09008KT 9999 FEW016 SCT060 BECMG 0404/0408 00000KT 6000 BR BKN010

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
04:00Z
+-1h
Tue
05:00Z
+0h
Tue
06:00Z
+1h
Tue
07:00Z
+2h
Tue
08:00Z
+3h
Tue
09:00Z
+4h
Tue
10:00Z
+5h
Tue
11:00Z
+6h
Tue
12:00Z
+7h
Tue
13:00Z
+8h
Tue
14:00Z
+9h
Tue
15:00Z
+10h
Tue
16:00Z
+11h
Wind Dir
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Clouds
SCT016
SCT016
SCT016
SCT016
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
1000ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:14
🌙
Night
🌅 06:14
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:14
☀️
Day
🌅 06:14
☀️
Day
🌅 06:14
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:45
☀️
Day
🌇 17:45
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
120° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT016
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 1600 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-12-03 20:00:00 - 2025-12-04 00:00:00
VFR
Wind
90° at 8 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW016 SCT060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (90°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 1600 feet, Scattered clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-12-04 04:00:00 - 2025-11-04 08:00:00
IFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
6 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (0°) at 0kt. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 1000 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.