Indira Gandhi International Airport

VIDP / DEL

New Delhi, IN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF VIDP 032300Z 0400/0506 23004KT 3000 HZ NSC BECMG 0401/0403 2200 BR BECMG 0404/0406 27008KT 3500 HZ BECMG 0410/0412 32008G18KT 6000 FEW100 BECMG 0418/0420 VRB02KT 3500 HZ BECMG 0501/0503 2200 BR

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
02:00Z
+-1h
Wed
03:00Z
+0h
Wed
04:00Z
+1h
Wed
05:00Z
+2h
Wed
06:00Z
+3h
Wed
07:00Z
+4h
Wed
08:00Z
+5h
Wed
09:00Z
+6h
Wed
10:00Z
+7h
Wed
11:00Z
+8h
Wed
12:00Z
+9h
Wed
13:00Z
+10h
Wed
14:00Z
+11h
Wed
15:00Z
+12h
Wed
16:00Z
+13h
Wed
17:00Z
+14h
Wed
18:00Z
+15h
Wed
19:00Z
+16h
Wed
20:00Z
+17h
Wed
21:00Z
+18h
Wed
22:00Z
+19h
Wed
23:00Z
+20h
Thu
00:00Z
+21h
Thu
01:00Z
+22h
Thu
02:00Z
+23h
Thu
03:00Z
+24h
Thu
04:00Z
+25h
Wind Dir
230°
SW
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
4 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
2 kt
G18 kt
Visibility
3 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
2.2 km
Weather
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
Mist
BR
Clouds
CLR
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Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
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Flight Rules IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
🌅 06:18Z
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Night
🌅 06:18Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:18Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:18Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:18Z
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Day
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Day
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Day
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Day
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Day
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Day
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Day
🌇 17:41Z
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Day
🌇 17:41Z
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Day
🌇 17:41Z
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Dusk
🌇 17:41Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:41Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:17Z
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
IFR
Wind
230° at 4 kt
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Haze
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Haze. Skies will be clear. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 01:00Z - 03:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2.2 km
Weather
Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be moderate at 2.2 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 04:00Z - 06:00Z
IFR
Wind
270° at 8 kt
Visibility
3.5 km
Weather
Haze
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (270°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 3.5 km. Weather conditions: Haze. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 10:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Wind
320° at 8 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
6 km
Clouds
FEW100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 8 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Few clouds at 10000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 18:00Z - 20:00Z
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
Visibility
3.5 km
Weather
Haze
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 2 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 3.5 km. Weather conditions: Haze. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 01:00Z - 03:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2.2 km
Weather
Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be moderate at 2.2 km. Weather conditions: Mist. 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.