Weather Forecast - Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) for YBTL

YBTL
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Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued: Sep 16, 2025 04:19 UTC
Valid From: Jan 1, 1970 00:00 UTC
Valid To: Jan 1, 1970 00:00 UTC

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YBTL 160419Z 1605/1700 09018KT 9999 FEW030 SCT050 FM160900 12012KT 9999 SCT018 FM161400 15008KT 9999 -SHRA SCT014 BKN020 FM162300 13014KT 9999 NSW SCT017 BKN025 TEMPO 1612/1622 9999 BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 18kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z FM160900
+3h
VFR 120° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z FM161400
+8h
MVFR 150° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000ft
Light Showers Rain
12:00Z TEMPO
+6h
MVFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,200ft

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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 Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (YBTL), 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.