Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport

ZSQD / TAO

Qingdao (Jiaozhou), CN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF ZSQD 180301Z 1806/1906 16004MPS 3500 BR NSC TX26/1906Z TN09/1821Z BECMG 1818/1819 2000 BKN005 BECMG 1819/1820 1000 BCFG BR BKN002 BECMG 1823/1824 3500 BR BKN020

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
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
2 km
1 km
1 km
1 km
1 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
â˜€ī¸ Clear
Patches Fog, Mist
BCFG BR
Patches Fog, Mist
BCFG BR
Patches Fog, Mist
BCFG BR
Patches Fog, Mist
BCFG 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
BKN005
BKN002
BKN002
BKN002
BKN002
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
Ceiling
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
500 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌅 05:29Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌇 18:30Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌇 18:30Z
â˜€ī¸
Day
🌇 18:30Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:30Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:30Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:28Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:28Z
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 18:00Z - 19:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2 km
Clouds
BKN005
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be moderate at 2 km. Broken clouds at 500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 19:00Z - 20:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
1 km
Weather
Patches Fog, Mist
Clouds
BKN002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be poor at 1 km. Weather conditions: Patches Fog, Mist. Broken clouds at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 23:00Z - 00:00Z
IFR
Visibility
3.5 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be moderate at 3.5 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. 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.