The Airport Weather Briefing (AWB) is a plain language description of the TAF.
The AWB:
- contains a summary of the TAF
- gives a more detailed description of the possible hazards (including thunderstorms, fog, and other visibility reductions), and the corresponding probabilities
- considers only the weather hazards within the terminal airspace (TMA).
AWBs are provided for:
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Darwin (wet season only)
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Sydney.
AWB are issued within 30 minutes of the routine 06Z and 18Z issue TAF but are not amended or updated once issued. For operational planning, reference should be made to the latest TAF.
IDS40588 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology South Australia Adelaide AIRPORT WEATHER BRIEFING Issued at 1700Z on the 05/04/2026 [0230 on the 06/04/2026 LOCAL] Adelaide TAF: (this TAF may not be the latest issue) TAF YPAD 051722Z 0518/0700 03008KT CAVOK FM060100 35014KT 9999 -SHRA NSC FM060500 23010KT 9999 NSW BKN030 FM061000 24010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT012 BKN020 TEMPO 0610/0623 4000 SHRA BKN012 RMK T 17 16 23 25 Q 1014 1014 1015 1014 TAF SUMMARY: Light northeasterly flow and generally clear conditions are expected to persist through late morning. Winds are forecast to shift northwesterly around midday, associated with high‑based light showers, before turning southwesterly during the afternoon. During the evening, a trough originating from the south is expected to pass through the State, bringing broken low cloud and showers. Temporary periods of low cloud and reduced visibility, falling below HAM, may persist through to late Tuesday morning. THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL WITHIN THE TMA (CIRCLE TO 36NM RADIUS): -NIL OTHER POSSIBILITIES: 06 1000Z - 06 2300Z: Slight chance of alternate cloud opposing to the TEMP conditions Adelaide OUTLOOK: Tuesday: Partly cloudy. City MAX: 22 Wednesday: Shower or two. City MAX: 24 Thursday: Showers. City MAX: 25 REGARDS: Aviation Forecaster Notes: 1. This briefing is not amended between routine issues. For operational planning, reference should be made to the latest TAF.
IDQ43999 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Brisbane AIRPORT WEATHER BRIEFING Issued at 1700Z on the 05/04/2026 [0300 on the 06/04/2026 LOCAL] Brisbane TAF: (this TAF may not be the latest issue) TAF YBBN 051400Z 0515/0618 19006KT 9999 SCT025 BECMG 0600/0602 12010KT 9999 SCT035 BECMG 0609/0611 21006KT 9999 SCT025 RMK T 19 18 19 24 Q 1018 1017 1019 1019 TAF SUMMARY: A high pressure ridge continues to lie along the Queensland coast, bringing showers to over the water this morning. A light southwesterly wind will turn SE'ly late this morning before returning to a SW'ly again at night. THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL WITHIN THE TMA (CIRCLE TO 30NM RADIUS): Nil. OTHER POSSIBILITIES: - 30% chance of INTER showers this morning until 0600Z. - 20% chance of winds turning north of 100 degrees during the afternoon, but not much further than that. Brisbane OUTLOOK: Tuesday: Sunny. City MAX: 31 Wednesday: Sunny. City MAX: 32 Thursday: Sunny. City MAX: 30 REGARDS: Aviation Forecaster Notes: 1. This briefing is not amended between routine issues. For operational planning, reference should be made to the latest TAF.
IDD40330 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Northern Territory Darwin AIRPORT WEATHER BRIEFING Issued at 1700Z on the 05/04/2026 [0230 on the 06/04/2026 LOCAL] Darwin TAF: (this TAF may not be the latest issue) TAF YPDN 051713Z 0518/0700 VRB03KT 9999 SCT020 FM060000 08007KT 9999 FEW025 FM060400 35008KT 9999 SCT030 FM060900 VRB05KT 9999 FEW020 TEMPO 0518/0521 VRB20G35KT 1000 TSRA BKN010 SCT030CB INTER 0604/0610 2000 SHRA BKN012 SCT040TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0521/0522 VRB20G35KT 1000 TSRA BKN010 SCT030CB PROB30 TEMPO 0615/0622 VRB20G35KT 1000 TSRA BKN010 SCT050CB RMK T 27 25 28 31 Q 1009 1010 1011 1010 TAF SUMMARY: A Gulf Line with showers and thunderstorms is approaching from the east and is likely to move through during the next few hours. This means storm potential for tomorrow afternoon will be reduced, and the next most likely opportunity will be during the early morning of Tuesday with the next Gulf Line. Showers may still develop over land to the south and east during this afternoon, however they are now more likely to remain away from the airport. Light, mostly easterly winds with an afternoon NW/NE sea breeze. THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL WITHIN THE TMA (CIRCLE TO 40NM RADIUS): 0518-0522Z - 100% chance in the TMA, initially in the east then moving offshore. 50% chance at the aerodrome, 30% from 0521Z. 0522-0603Z - 30% chance in the TMA, most likely offshore, 10% chance at the aerodrome. 0603-0615Z - 30% chance in the TMA, most likely to the south and east. 20% at the aerodrome. 0615-0622Z - 50% chance in the TMA, initially in the east then moving offshore. 30% chance at the aerodrome. 0622-0700Z - 30% chance in the TMA, most likely offshore, 10% chance at the aerodrome. OTHER POSSIBILITIES: - 30% chance of sea breeze onset +/- 2 hours. - 30% chance of winds remaining light and variable throughout the TAF period. Darwin OUTLOOK: Tuesday: Shower or two. City MAX: 32 Wednesday: Showers. City MAX: 32 Thursday: Shower or two. City MAX: 32 REGARDS: Aviation Forecaster Notes: 1. This briefing is not amended between routine issues. For operational planning, reference should be made to the latest TAF.
IDV42903 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria Melbourne AIRPORT WEATHER BRIEFING Issued at 1700Z on the 05/04/2026 [0300 on the 06/04/2026 LOCAL] Melbourne TAF: (this TAF may not be the latest issue) TAF AMD YMML 051730Z 0518/0700 01010KT 9999 -RA NSC FM052000 01015G25KT 9999 -RA FEW045 FM060000 01016G28KT 9999 -RA FEW015 SCT030 BKN045 FM060500 01015KT 9999 -SHRA SCT045 FM060900 01015KT CAVOK FM061500 35010KT 9999 -SHRA SCT045 FM061800 33012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT020 BKN035 FM062000 26014KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 BKN025 FM062300 22012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT025 BKN045 INTER 0619/0700 22015G25KT 4000 SHRA BKN015 RMK FM052000 MOD TURB BLW 3000FT TL060200 FM061300 MOD TURB BLW 3000FT TL061600 T 16 16 17 20 Q 1017 1017 1017 1015 TAF SUMMARY: An upper level trough is bringing some high-based rainfall to the aerodrome on Monday morning. Gusty northerlies and moderate turbulence are expected until mid-afternoon on Monday. Just before sunrise on Tuesday, a surface trough will facilitate a SW'ly change. Intermittent showers and low cloud are expected throughout Tuesday morning. THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL WITHIN THE TMA (CIRCLE TO 30NM RADIUS): 061100 - 061800Z: 30% chance of a thunderstorm in the southern TMA. <10% chance at the aerodrome. OTHER POSSIBILITIES: 052000 - 060500Z: 50% chance of +/- 2hr onset/cessation timing of wind gusts. 061900 - 070000Z: 40% chance of TEMPO conditions in showers. 10% chance of alternate low cloud. Melbourne OUTLOOK: Tuesday: Showers. City MAX: 21 Wednesday: Partly cloudy. City MAX: 20 Thursday: Showers. City MAX: 27 REGARDS: Aviation Forecaster Notes: 1. This briefing is not amended between routine issues. For operational planning, reference should be made to the latest TAF.
IDW40100 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Western Australia Perth AIRPORT WEATHER BRIEFING Issued at 1700Z on the 05/04/2026 [0100 on the 06/04/2026 LOCAL] Perth TAF: (this TAF may not be the latest issue) TAF YPPH 051716Z 0518/0700 14008KT CAVOK FM052100 13010KT 9999 -RA SCT020 FM060600 13008KT CAVOK BECMG 0616/0618 13008KT 9999 SCT040 INTER 0522/0606 5000 RA SCT015 RMK T 17 17 18 19 Q 1017 1017 1019 1018 TAF SUMMARY: A ridge of high pressure extending from the west to areas south of WA maintains a southeasterly flow throughout the forecast period. A narrow rainband is expected to develop during Monday morning, potentially affecting YPPH with reduced visibility in the rain during the day. The rainband is expected to drift south during the day and pose a smaller risk to YPPH by the afternoon. THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL WITHIN THE TMA (CIRCLE TO 36NM RADIUS): Nil significant. OTHER POSSIBILITIES: Nil significant. Perth OUTLOOK: Tuesday: Mostly sunny. City MAX: 24 Wednesday: Sunny. City MAX: 23 Thursday: Partly cloudy. City MAX: 23 REGARDS: Aviation Forecaster Notes: 1. This briefing is not amended between routine issues. For operational planning, reference should be made to the latest TAF.
IDN42903 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales Sydney AIRPORT WEATHER BRIEFING Issued at 1700Z on the 05/04/2026 [0300 on the 06/04/2026 LOCAL] Sydney TAF: (this TAF may not be the latest issue) TAF YSSY 051705Z 0518/0700 28006KT 9999 SCT045 FM060300 04012KT 9999 -SHRA FEW040 FM061000 33006KT CAVOK RMK T 17 16 20 22 Q 1020 1021 1020 1018 TAF SUMMARY: A trough moving through the area may bring some insignificant high based light rain or showers during Monday afternoon. The heavier precipitation is expected to remain west of the ranges. NW'ly winds during the overnight periods tending NE'ly during the afternoon. THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL WITHIN THE TMA (CIRCLE TO 45NM RADIUS): Nil. OTHER POSSIBILITIES: - 30% chance of SCT015 0518-0522Z. - 20% chance of TEMPO SHRA conditions 0510-0523Z. Showers are expected to remain offshore, though 40% chance wind fluctuates between NW and E-SE due to shower activity. - 40% chance of E'ly to SE'ly or SW'ly wind 0603-0609Z due to passing light showers. - 10% chance of TEMPO light rain below HAM 0602-0609Z. 20% chance of INTER showers below HAM during the same period. Sydney OUTLOOK: Tuesday: Partly cloudy. City MAX: 31 Wednesday: Possible shower. City MAX: 27 Thursday: Mostly sunny. City MAX: 28 REGARDS: Aviation Forecaster Notes: 1. This briefing is not amended between routine issues. For operational planning, reference should be made to the latest TAF.
