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ZBTJ
TAF Forecast

Tianjin Binhai International Airport

ZBTJ / TSN

Tianjin, CN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:

TAF ZBTJ 180303Z 1806/1912 23004MPS 5000 HZ NSC TX29/1807Z TX27/1906Z TN18/1821Z BECMG 1807/1808 22008G13MPS BECMG 1811/1812 23004MPS BECMG 1907/1908 32008G15MPS

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	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km	5 km
Weather	Haze HZ	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear	☀️ Clear
Clouds	CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR	☀️ CLR
Ceiling	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited	🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules	MVFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR	VFR
Day/Night	☀️ Day 🌅 05:27Z	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ Day 🌇 18:32Z	☀️ Day 🌇 18:32Z	☀️ Day 🌇 18:32Z	🌇 Dusk 🌇 18:32Z	🌙 Night 🌇 18:32Z	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night	🌙 Night 🌅 05:26Z	🌙 Night 🌅 05:26Z	🌅 Dawn 🌅 05:26Z	☀️ Day 🌅 05:26Z	☀️ Day 🌅 05:26Z	☀️ Day	☀️ Day	☀️ 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

⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus

🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus

+Nh: Hours from now • %: Probability of occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE

MVFR

Visibility

5 km

Weather

Haze

Clouds

CLR

📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Haze. Skies will be clear. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 07:00Z - 08:00Z

VFR

📖 Plain English Explanation:

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

BECMG 11:00Z - 12:00Z

VFR

📖 Plain English Explanation:

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

BECMG 07:00Z - 08:00Z

VFR

📖 Plain English Explanation:

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