Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport

ZSJN / TNA

Jinan (Licheng), CN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF ZSJN 141510Z 1418/1518 23003MPS 3500 BR NSC TX32/1506Z TN20/1421Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
21:00Z
+-1h
Sun
22:00Z
+0h
Sun
23:00Z
+1h
Mon
00:00Z
+2h
Mon
01:00Z
+3h
Mon
02:00Z
+4h
Mon
03:00Z
+5h
Mon
04:00Z
+6h
Mon
05:00Z
+7h
Mon
06:00Z
+8h
Mon
07:00Z
+9h
Mon
08:00Z
+10h
Mon
09:00Z
+11h
Mon
10:00Z
+12h
Mon
11:00Z
+13h
Mon
12:00Z
+14h
Mon
13:00Z
+15h
Mon
14:00Z
+16h
Mon
15:00Z
+17h
Mon
16:00Z
+18h
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
Weather
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
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Clouds
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
Ceiling
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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
β›ˆοΈ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now β€’ %: Probability of occurrence β€’ AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
IFR
Visibility
3.5 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
CLR
πŸ“– 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.

πŸ“š 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:

  • β€’ Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • β€’ Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • β€’ Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • β€’ Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • β€’ Forecast changes with timing
  • β€’ Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • β€’ BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • β€’ FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • β€’ BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • β€’ TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • β€’ PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

πŸ›©οΈ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • β€’ Ceiling β‰₯ 3000 ft
  • β€’ Visibility β‰₯ 5 miles
  • β€’ Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • β€’ Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • β€’ Visibility 3-5 miles
  • β€’ Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • β€’ Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • β€’ Visibility 1-3 miles
  • β€’ Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • β€’ Ceiling < 500 ft
  • β€’ Visibility < 1 mile
  • β€’ Challenging conditions

πŸ’‘ TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • β€’ Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • β€’ Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • β€’ Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • β€’ Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • β€’ Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • β€’ Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • β€’ Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • β€’ 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.