Bagdogra Airport

VEBD / IXB

Siliguri, IN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF VEBD 221100Z 2212/2318 09010KT 6000 SCT025 FEW030CB SCT100 BECMG 2214/2216 VRB02KT 5000 BR FEW020 SCT100 TEMPO 2300/2302 3000 BR SCT030 SCT080 BECMG 2303/2305 12010KT 5000 HZ SCT030 BECMG 2306/2308 6000 NSC BECMG 2312/2314 VRB02KT 5000 HZ SCT100

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
21:00Z
+-1h
Wed
22:00Z
+0h
Wed
23:00Z
+1h
Thu
00:00Z
+2h
Thu
01:00Z
+3h
Thu
02:00Z
+4h
Thu
03:00Z
+5h
Thu
04:00Z
+6h
Thu
05:00Z
+7h
Thu
06:00Z
+8h
Thu
07:00Z
+9h
Thu
08:00Z
+10h
Thu
09:00Z
+11h
Thu
10:00Z
+12h
Thu
11:00Z
+13h
Thu
12:00Z
+14h
Thu
13:00Z
+15h
Thu
14:00Z
+16h
Thu
15:00Z
+17h
Thu
16:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
VRB
VRB
90°
E
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
2 kt
2 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
Visibility
6 km
6 km
6 km
3 km
3 km
6 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Clouds
SCT025
FEW030CB
SCT025
FEW030CB
SCT025
FEW030CB
SCT030
SCT080
SCT030
SCT080
SCT025
FEW030CB
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
Ceiling
3,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
3,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
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Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:32Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:32Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:32Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:32Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:32Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:27Z
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
MVFR
Wind
90° at 10 kt
Visibility
6 km
Clouds
SCT025 FEW030CB SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (90°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Few clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 14:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
FEW020 SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 2 kt. Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Few clouds at 2000 feet, Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 00:00Z - 02:00Z
IFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
SCT030 SCT080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 8000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 03:00Z - 05:00Z
MVFR
Wind
120° at 10 kt
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Haze
Clouds
SCT030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Haze. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 06:00Z - 08:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
6 km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be good at 6 km. Skies will be clear. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 12:00Z - 14:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Haze
Clouds
SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 2 kt. Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Haze. Scattered clouds at 10000 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.