Haikou Meilan International Airport

ZJHK / HAK

Haikou (Meilan), CN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF ZJHK 170906Z 1712/1818 07003MPS 4000 BR FEW023 TX22/1712Z TX26/1806Z TN16/1721Z TEMPO 1719/1801 2000 BR PRFG BKN003 BKN020

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
12:00Z
+-1h
Sat
13:00Z
+0h
Sat
14:00Z
+1h
Sat
15:00Z
+2h
Sat
16:00Z
+3h
Sat
17:00Z
+4h
Sat
18:00Z
+5h
Sat
19:00Z
+6h
Sat
20:00Z
+7h
Sat
21:00Z
+8h
Sat
22:00Z
+9h
Sat
23:00Z
+10h
Sun
00:00Z
+11h
Sun
01:00Z
+12h
Sun
02:00Z
+13h
Sun
03:00Z
+14h
Sun
04:00Z
+15h
Sun
05:00Z
+16h
Sun
06:00Z
+17h
Sun
07:00Z
+18h
Sun
08:00Z
+19h
Sun
09:00Z
+20h
Sun
10:00Z
+21h
Sun
11:00Z
+22h
Sun
12:00Z
+23h
Sun
13:00Z
+24h
Sun
14:00Z
+25h
Sun
15:00Z
+26h
Sun
16:00Z
+27h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
2 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
4 km
Weather
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist, Partial Fog
BR PRFG
Mist, Partial Fog
BR PRFG
Mist, Partial Fog
BR PRFG
Mist, Partial Fog
BR PRFG
Mist, Partial Fog
BR PRFG
Mist, Partial Fog
BR PRFG
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Clouds
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
BKN003
BKN020
BKN003
BKN020
BKN003
BKN020
BKN003
BKN020
BKN003
BKN020
BKN003
BKN020
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
FEW023
Ceiling
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
300ft
AGL
300ft
AGL
300ft
AGL
300ft
AGL
300ft
AGL
300ft
AGL
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
đŸŒ¤ī¸ Unlimited
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Flight Rules IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
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Day
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Day
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Day
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Day
🌇 17:23
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Day
🌇 17:23
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Night
🌇 17:23
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Night
🌇 17:23
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Night
🌙
Night
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Night
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Night
🌙
Night
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Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:36
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Night
🌅 06:36
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Night
🌅 06:36
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Day
🌅 06:36
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Day
🌅 06:36
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Day
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Day
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Day
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Day
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Day
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Day
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Day
🌇 17:23
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Day
🌇 17:23
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
â›ˆī¸ TCU: Towering Cumulus
đŸŒŠī¸ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now â€ĸ %: Probability of occurrence â€ĸ AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
IFR
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
FEW023
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Few clouds at 2300 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 2026-01-17 19:00:00 - 2026-01-18 01:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
2 km
Weather
Mist, Partial Fog
Clouds
BKN003 BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2 km. Weather conditions: Mist, Partial Fog. Broken clouds at 300 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 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:

  • 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

đŸ›Šī¸ 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.