Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

ZUUU / CTU

Chengdu (Shuangliu), CN

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF ZUUU 022102Z 0300/0324 22003MPS 5000 -RA BR FEW020 SCT040 TX16/0307Z TN11/0323Z TEMPO 0322/0324 1200

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
02:00Z
+-1h
Mon
03:00Z
+0h
Mon
04:00Z
+1h
Mon
05:00Z
+2h
Mon
06:00Z
+3h
Mon
07:00Z
+4h
Mon
08:00Z
+5h
Mon
09:00Z
+6h
Mon
10:00Z
+7h
Mon
11:00Z
+8h
Mon
12:00Z
+9h
Mon
13:00Z
+10h
Mon
14:00Z
+11h
Mon
15:00Z
+12h
Mon
16:00Z
+13h
Mon
17:00Z
+14h
Mon
18:00Z
+15h
Mon
19:00Z
+16h
Mon
20:00Z
+17h
Mon
21:00Z
+18h
Mon
22:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
1.2 km
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
☀ī¸ Clear
Clouds
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
FEW020
SCT040
☀ī¸ CLR
Ceiling
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Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR LIFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:40
🌙
Night
🌅 06:40
🌙
Night
🌅 06:40
☀ī¸
Day
🌅 06:40
☀ī¸
Day
🌅 06:40
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
☀ī¸
Day
🌇 17:19
☀ī¸
Day
🌇 17:19
☀ī¸
Day
🌇 17:19
🌙
Night
🌇 17:19
🌙
Night
🌇 17:19
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
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
⛈ī¸ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩ī¸ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now â€ĸ %: Probability of occurrence â€ĸ AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
MVFR
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
FEW020 SCT040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Few clouds at 2000 feet, Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2025-11-03 22:00:00 - 2025-11-04 00:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
1.2 km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be poor at 1.2 km. 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

🛩ī¸ 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.