Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

VGHS / DAC

Dhaka, BD

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF VGHS 042300Z 0500/0606 01009KT 3400 HZ FEW100 BECMG 0500/0504 00000KT 1100 BR SCT013 TEMPO 0522/0604 00000KT 1500 BR SCT016

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
02:00Z
+-1h
Thu
03:00Z
+0h
Thu
04:00Z
+1h
Thu
05:00Z
+2h
Thu
06:00Z
+3h
Thu
07:00Z
+4h
Thu
08:00Z
+5h
Thu
09:00Z
+6h
Thu
10:00Z
+7h
Thu
11:00Z
+8h
Thu
12:00Z
+9h
Thu
13:00Z
+10h
Thu
14:00Z
+11h
Thu
15:00Z
+12h
Thu
16:00Z
+13h
Thu
17:00Z
+14h
Thu
18:00Z
+15h
Thu
19:00Z
+16h
Thu
20:00Z
+17h
Thu
21:00Z
+18h
Thu
22:00Z
+19h
Thu
23:00Z
+20h
Fri
00:00Z
+21h
Fri
01:00Z
+22h
Fri
02:00Z
+23h
Fri
03:00Z
+24h
Fri
04:00Z
+25h
Wind Dir
10°
N
10°
N
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Wind Speed
9 kt
9 kt
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Visibility
3.4 km
3.4 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.1 km
1.5 km
1.5 km
1.5 km
1.5 km
1.5 km
1.5 km
1.1 km
Weather
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Clouds
FEW100
FEW100
SCT013
SCT013
SCT013
SCT013
SCT013
SCT013
SCT013
SCT013
SCT013
SCT013
SCT013
SCT013
SCT013
SCT013
SCT013
SCT013
SCT013
SCT013
SCT016
SCT016
SCT016
SCT016
SCT016
SCT016
SCT013
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Flight Rules IFR IFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR
Day/Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
🌅 06:14Z
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Night
🌅 06:14Z
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Dawn
🌅 06:14Z
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Day
🌅 06:14Z
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Day
🌅 06:14Z
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Day
🌇 17:45Z
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Day
🌇 17:45Z
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Day
🌇 17:45Z
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Dusk
🌇 17:45Z
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Night
🌇 17:45Z
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
🌅 06:13Z
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
⛈ī¸ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩ī¸ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now â€ĸ %: Probability of occurrence â€ĸ AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
IFR
Wind
10° at 9 kt
Visibility
3.4 km
Weather
Haze
Clouds
FEW100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (10°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 3.4 km. Weather conditions: Haze. Few clouds at 10000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 00:00Z - 04:00Z
LIFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
1.1 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
SCT013
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be poor at 1.1 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 1300 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 22:00Z - 04:00Z
LIFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
1.5 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
SCT016
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1.5 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 1600 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:

  • â€ĸ Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • â€ĸ Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • â€ĸ Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • â€ĸ Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • â€ĸ Forecast changes with timing
  • â€ĸ Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • â€ĸ BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • â€ĸ FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • â€ĸ BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • â€ĸ TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • â€ĸ PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

🛩ī¸ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • â€ĸ Ceiling â‰Ĩ 3000 ft
  • â€ĸ Visibility â‰Ĩ 5 miles
  • â€ĸ Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • â€ĸ Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • â€ĸ Visibility 3-5 miles
  • â€ĸ Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • â€ĸ Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • â€ĸ Visibility 1-3 miles
  • â€ĸ Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • â€ĸ Ceiling < 500 ft
  • â€ĸ Visibility < 1 mile
  • â€ĸ Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • â€ĸ Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • â€ĸ Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • â€ĸ Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • â€ĸ Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • â€ĸ Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • â€ĸ Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • â€ĸ Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • â€ĸ 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.