Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Thu
08:00Z
+-1h
|
Thu
09:00Z
+0h
|
Thu
10:00Z
+1h
|
Thu
11:00Z
+2h
|
Thu
12:00Z
+3h
|
Thu
13:00Z
+4h
|
Thu
14:00Z
+5h
|
Thu
15:00Z
+6h
|
Thu
16:00Z
+7h
|
Thu
17:00Z
+8h
|
Thu
18:00Z
+9h
|
Thu
19:00Z
+10h
|
Thu
20:00Z
+11h
|
Thu
21:00Z
+12h
|
Thu
22:00Z
+13h
|
Thu
23:00Z
+14h
|
Fri
00:00Z
+15h
|
Fri
01:00Z
+16h
|
Fri
02:00Z
+17h
|
Fri
03:00Z
+18h
|
Fri
04:00Z
+19h
|
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| Wind Dir | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Wind Speed | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Visibility |
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
1 km
|
1 km
|
1 km
|
1 km
|
1 km
|
1 km
|
1 km
|
1 km
|
1 km
|
1 km
|
1 km
|
1 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
| Weather |
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
Light Snow
-SN
|
Light Snow
-SN
|
Snow, Blowing Snow
SN BLSN
|
Snow, Blowing Snow
SN BLSN
|
Snow, Blowing Snow
SN BLSN
|
Snow, Blowing Snow
SN BLSN
|
Snow, Blowing Snow
SN BLSN
|
Snow, Blowing Snow
SN BLSN
|
Snow, Blowing Snow
SN BLSN
|
Snow, Blowing Snow
SN BLSN
|
Snow, Blowing Snow
SN BLSN
|
Snow, Blowing Snow
SN BLSN
|
Snow, Blowing Snow
SN BLSN
|
Snow, Blowing Snow
SN BLSN
|
Light Snow
-SN
|
Light Snow
-SN
|
| Clouds |
OVC016
|
OVC016
|
OVC016
|
OVC016
|
OVC016
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
OVC006
|
OVC006
|
OVC006
|
OVC006
|
OVC006
|
OVC006
|
OVC006
|
OVC006
|
OVC006
|
OVC006
|
OVC006
|
OVC006
|
☀️ CLR
|
☀️ CLR
|
| Ceiling |
1,600 ft
AGL
|
1,600 ft
AGL
|
1,600 ft
AGL
|
1,600 ft
AGL
|
1,600 ft
AGL
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
600 ft
AGL
|
600 ft
AGL
|
600 ft
AGL
|
600 ft
AGL
|
600 ft
AGL
|
600 ft
AGL
|
600 ft
AGL
|
600 ft
AGL
|
600 ft
AGL
|
600 ft
AGL
|
600 ft
AGL
|
600 ft
AGL
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
| Flight Rules | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | VFR | VFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | VFR | VFR |
| Day/Night |
☀️
Day
🌅
06:28Z
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:31Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:31Z
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:31Z
|
🌇
Dusk
🌇
17:31Z
|
🌙
Night
🌇
17:31Z
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
06:27Z
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Overcast skies at 1600 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Weather conditions: Light Snow. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be poor at 1 km. Weather conditions: Snow, Blowing Snow. Overcast skies at 600 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument 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.