Launceston Airport
YMLT / LST
Launceston (Western Junction), AU
Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Tue
10:00Z
+-1h
|
Tue
11:00Z
+0h
|
Tue
12:00Z
+1h
|
Tue
13:00Z
+2h
|
Tue
14:00Z
+3h
|
Tue
15:00Z
+4h
|
Tue
16:00Z
+5h
|
Tue
17:00Z
+6h
|
Tue
18:00Z
+7h
|
Tue
19:00Z
+8h
|
Tue
20:00Z
+9h
|
Tue
21:00Z
+10h
|
Tue
22:00Z
+11h
|
Tue
23:00Z
+12h
|
Wed
00:00Z
+13h
|
Wed
01:00Z
+14h
|
Wed
02:00Z
+15h
|
Wed
03:00Z
+16h
|
Wed
04:00Z
+17h
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
330°
NW
|
330°
NW
|
330°
NW
|
330°
NW
|
320°
NW
|
320°
NW
|
320°
NW
|
320°
NW
|
320°
NW
|
320°
NW
|
330°
NW
|
330°
NW
|
290°
W
|
290°
W
|
290°
W
|
290°
W
|
290°
W
|
290°
W
|
330°
NW
|
| Wind Speed |
20kt
G32kt
|
20kt
G32kt
|
20kt
G32kt
|
20kt
G32kt
|
14kt
G32kt
|
14kt
G32kt
|
14kt
G32kt
|
14kt
G32kt
|
14kt
G32kt
|
14kt
G32kt
|
20kt
G32kt
|
20kt
G32kt
|
22kt
G42kt
|
22kt
G42kt
|
22kt
G42kt
|
22kt
G42kt
|
22kt
G42kt
|
22kt
G42kt
|
20kt
G32kt
|
| Visibility |
10+ km
|
10+ km
|
10+ km
|
10+ km
|
10+ km
|
10+ km
|
10+ km
|
10+ km
|
10+ km
|
10+ km
|
10+ km
|
10+ km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
3 km
|
10+ km
|
| Weather |
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain, Showers Rain
-SHRA TSRA SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain, Showers Rain
-SHRA TSRA SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain, Showers Rain
-SHRA TSRA SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain, Showers Rain
-SHRA TSRA SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain, Showers Rain
-SHRA TSRA SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain, Showers Rain
-SHRA TSRA SHRA
|
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
|
| Clouds |
FEW020
BKN035
|
FEW020
BKN035
|
FEW020
BKN035
|
FEW020
BKN035
|
FEW035
|
FEW035
|
FEW035
|
FEW035
|
FEW035
|
FEW035
|
FEW020
BKN035
|
FEW020
BKN035
|
FEW050
BKN012
|
FEW050
BKN012
|
FEW050
BKN012
|
FEW050
BKN012
|
FEW050
BKN012
|
FEW050
BKN012
|
FEW020
BKN035
|
| Ceiling |
3500ft
AGL
|
3500ft
AGL
|
3500ft
AGL
|
3500ft
AGL
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
🌤️ Unlimited
|
3500ft
AGL
|
3500ft
AGL
|
1200ft
AGL
|
1200ft
AGL
|
1200ft
AGL
|
1200ft
AGL
|
1200ft
AGL
|
1200ft
AGL
|
3500ft
AGL
|
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Day/Night |
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:52
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:52
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:52
|
🌇
Dusk
🌇
17:52
|
🌙
Night
🌇
17:52
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
06:06
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 20kt. Gusts up to 32kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Few clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 16kt. Gusts up to 26kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Few clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 14kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 22kt. Gusts up to 42kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain, Showers Rain. Few clouds at 5000 feet, Broken clouds at 1200 feet, Few clouds at 2500 feet, Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Few clouds at 2500 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.