Guilin Liangjiang International Airport

ZGKL / KWL

Guilin (Lingui), CN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF ZGKL 171514Z 1718/1818 18003MPS 6000 FEW013 SCT026 BKN050 TX32/1807Z TN24/1722Z BECMG 1805/1806 FEW010 SCT026CB SCT026 BKN040 TEMPO 1807/1811 2700 TSRA BR TEMPO 1814/1818 2400 SHRA BR

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
22:00Z
+-1h
Fri
23:00Z
+0h
Sat
00:00Z
+1h
Sat
01:00Z
+2h
Sat
02:00Z
+3h
Sat
03:00Z
+4h
Sat
04:00Z
+5h
Sat
05:00Z
+6h
Sat
06:00Z
+7h
Sat
07:00Z
+8h
Sat
08:00Z
+9h
Sat
09:00Z
+10h
Sat
10:00Z
+11h
Sat
11:00Z
+12h
Sat
12:00Z
+13h
Sat
13:00Z
+14h
Sat
14:00Z
+15h
Sat
15:00Z
+16h
Sat
16:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
2.7 km
2.7 km
2.7 km
2.7 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
2.4 km
2.4 km
2.4 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
Clouds
FEW013
SCT026
FEW013
SCT026
FEW013
SCT026
FEW013
SCT026
FEW013
SCT026
FEW013
SCT026
FEW013
SCT026
FEW010
SCT026CB
FEW010
SCT026CB
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
FEW010
SCT026CB
FEW010
SCT026CB
FEW010
SCT026CB
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:13Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:13Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:13Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:13Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:13Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:46Z
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
MVFR
Visibility
6 km
Clouds
FEW013 SCT026 BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Few clouds at 1300 feet, Scattered clouds at 2600 feet, Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 05:00Z - 06:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
FEW010 SCT026CB SCT026 BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Few clouds at 1000 feet, Scattered clouds at 2600 feet, Scattered clouds at 2600 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 07:00Z - 11:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2.7 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2.7 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 14:00Z - 18:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2.4 km
Weather
Showers Rain, Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2.4 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain, 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.