RAAF Base Richmond

YSRI / XRH

Richmond, AU

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF YSRI 150508Z 1506/1606 04008KT CAVOK FM151200 VRB03KT CAVOK FM152300 02005KT CAVOK FM160200 04010KT CAVOK PROB30 1516/1523 0500 FG BKN001

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
11:00Z
+-1h
Sun
12:00Z
+0h
Sun
13:00Z
+1h
Sun
14:00Z
+2h
Sun
15:00Z
+3h
Sun
16:00Z
+4h
Sun
17:00Z
+5h
Sun
18:00Z
+6h
Sun
19:00Z
+7h
Sun
20:00Z
+8h
Sun
21:00Z
+9h
Sun
22:00Z
+10h
Sun
23:00Z
+11h
Mon
00:00Z
+12h
Mon
01:00Z
+13h
Mon
02:00Z
+14h
Mon
03:00Z
+15h
Mon
04:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
40°
NE
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
Wind Speed
8 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
Visibility
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
0.5 km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Fog
FG
30%
Fog
FG
30%
Fog
FG
30%
Fog
FG
30%
Fog
FG
30%
Fog
FG
30%
Fog
FG
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN001
BKN001
BKN001
BKN001
BKN001
BKN001
BKN001
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
100 ft
AGL
100 ft
AGL
100 ft
AGL
100 ft
AGL
100 ft
AGL
100 ft
AGL
100 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:09Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:09Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:09Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:09Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:09Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:52Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:52Z
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
VFR
Wind
40° at 8 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM151200 12:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM152300 23:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
Wind
20° at 5 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northeast (20°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
40° at 10 kt
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 16:00Z - 23:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
0.5 km
Weather
Fog
Clouds
BKN001
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be poor at 0.5 km. Weather conditions: Fog. Broken clouds at 100 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.