Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport

ZSJN / TNA

Jinan (Licheng), CN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD ZSJN 032129Z 0318/0418 06003MPS 3500 BR NSC TX10/0406Z TNM01/0322Z BECMG 0322/0323 2000 BECMG 0401/0402 3500

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
02:00Z
+-1h
Wed
03:00Z
+0h
Wed
04:00Z
+1h
Wed
05:00Z
+2h
Wed
06:00Z
+3h
Wed
07:00Z
+4h
Wed
08:00Z
+5h
Wed
09:00Z
+6h
Wed
10:00Z
+7h
Wed
11:00Z
+8h
Wed
12:00Z
+9h
Wed
13:00Z
+10h
Wed
14:00Z
+11h
Wed
15:00Z
+12h
Wed
16:00Z
+13h
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
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
Clouds
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
Ceiling
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Flight Rules IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
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Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:23Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:23Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:23Z
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Day
🌅 06:23Z
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Day
🌅 06:23Z
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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
🌇 17:36Z
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Day
🌇 17:36Z
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
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 22:00Z - 23:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2 km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be moderate at 2 km. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 01:00Z - 02:00Z
IFR
Visibility
3.5 km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be moderate at 3.5 km. 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

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.