Beijing Capital International Airport

ZBAA / PEK

Beijing, CN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF ZBAA 180313Z 1806/1912 18006G12MPS 3500 BR NSC TX25/1807Z TX23/1907Z TN16/1821Z BECMG 1815/1816 12003MPS BECMG 1904/1905 31010G20MPS TEMPO 1904/1906 2800 -SHRA FEW040CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
07:00Z
+-1h
Sat
08:00Z
+0h
Sat
09:00Z
+1h
Sat
10:00Z
+2h
Sat
11:00Z
+3h
Sat
12:00Z
+4h
Sat
13:00Z
+5h
Sat
14:00Z
+6h
Sat
15:00Z
+7h
Sat
16:00Z
+8h
Sat
17:00Z
+9h
Sat
18:00Z
+10h
Sat
19:00Z
+11h
Sat
20:00Z
+12h
Sat
21:00Z
+13h
Sat
22:00Z
+14h
Sat
23:00Z
+15h
Sun
00:00Z
+16h
Sun
01:00Z
+17h
Sun
02:00Z
+18h
Sun
03:00Z
+19h
Sun
04:00Z
+20h
Sun
05:00Z
+21h
Sun
06:00Z
+22h
Sun
07:00Z
+23h
Sun
08:00Z
+24h
Sun
09:00Z
+25h
Sun
10:00Z
+26h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
2.8 km
2.8 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
3.5 km
Weather
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
☀ī¸ Clear
Clouds
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
FEW040CB
FEW040CB
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
☀ī¸ CLR
Ceiling
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
4,000 ft 🌩ī¸
CB Base
4,000 ft 🌩ī¸
CB Base
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
🌤ī¸ Unlimited
Flight Rules IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀ī¸
Day
🌅 05:26Z
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
🌇 18:33Z
☀ī¸
Day
🌇 18:33Z
☀ī¸
Day
🌇 18:33Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:33Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:33Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:25Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:25Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:25Z
☀ī¸
Day
🌅 05:25Z
☀ī¸
Day
🌅 05:25Z
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
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
Visibility
3.5 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be moderate at 3.5 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Skies will be clear. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 15:00Z - 16:00Z
VFR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 04:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 04:00Z - 06:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2.8 km
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
FEW040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2.8 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Few clouds at 4000 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:

  • 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.