Weather Forecast - Cape Town International Airport

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) for FACT

FACT
CPT

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued: Sep 16, 2025 04:00 UTC
Valid From: Jan 1, 1970 00:00 UTC
Valid To: Jan 1, 1970 00:00 UTC

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FACT 160400Z 1606/1712 23010KT 9999 BKN030 TX18/1712Z TN11/1705Z FM161400 23013KT 9999 SCT040 FM161800 VRB03KT 9999 BKN040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000ft
14:00Z FM161400
+9h
VFR 230° 13kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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About TAF Weather Forecasts

TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) is the standardized format for aviation weather forecasts at airports worldwide. This page displays the current TAF forecast for Cape Town International Airport (FACT), providing essential forecast information for flight planning and aviation operations.

TAF forecasts typically cover 24 to 30 hours and include detailed predictions of wind, visibility, weather phenomena, and cloud conditions. The forecast uses change indicators like BECMG (becoming), TEMPO (temporary), and PROB (probability) to describe expected weather transitions and their timing.

Aviation forecasts are issued by qualified meteorologists and updated regularly. TAF data is essential for flight planning, fuel calculations, and alternate airport selection. Always consult the most recent forecast and consider METAR observations when making flight decisions.