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.
IDS40586 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology South Australia Adelaide AIRPORT WEATHER BRIEFING Issued at 0500Z on the 24/02/2026 [1530 on the 24/02/2026 LOCAL] Adelaide TAF: (this TAF may not be the latest issue) TAF YPAD 240517Z 2406/2512 16015G25KT 9999 SCT045 FM241000 16014KT 9999 FEW045 FM242200 13018G28KT 9999 FEW045 FM250900 17012KT CAVOK RMK FM241000 MOD TURB BLW 3000FT TL241800 FM241800 SEV TURB BLW 3000FT TL242300 FM242300 MOD TURB BLW 3000FT TL250100 FM251000 MOD TURB BLW 3000FT T 26 22 19 18 Q 1010 1012 1013 1014 TAF SUMMARY: A ridge of high pressure to the south brings dry conditions and southeasterly gradient flow. Southeasterly winds are expected to be quite gusty this afternoon before gusts ease off later in the evening with decreased vertical mixing but with strengthening winds above the Lofty Ranges, moderate turbulence is expected to develop becoming severe early on Wednesday before easing back to moderate in the morning before easing off. The stronger winds above the Lofty Ranges mix down to the surface from Wednesday morning bringing gusty condition before decreased vertical mixing leads to gusts easing off but strengthening winds above the Lofty Ranges leads to moderate turbulence developing again from Wednesday evening. THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL WITHIN THE TMA (CIRCLE TO 36NM RADIUS): - Nil. OTHER POSSIBILITIES: -A slight chance of wind shear especially between 24 1000Z and 24 2200Z if winds at the surface become much lighter compared to the strong winds aloft. -A slight chance gusts above 25 knots as early as 24 1800Z. -A slight chance of gusts above 42 knots between 24 2100Z and 25 0200Z requiring a gale warning. -A slight chance that gusts do not materialise, if surface winds are weaker than expected, wind shear is also possible. Adelaide OUTLOOK: Wednesday: Sunny. City MAX: 30 Thursday: Partly cloudy. City MAX: 33 Friday: 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.
IDQ44000 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Brisbane AIRPORT WEATHER BRIEFING Issued at 0500Z on the 24/02/2026 [1500 on the 24/02/2026 LOCAL] Brisbane TAF: (this TAF may not be the latest issue) TAF YBBN 240509Z 2406/2512 09012KT 9999 SCT030 FM240900 10009KT 9999 -SHRA SCT025 FM241800 21006KT 9999 -SHRA SCT025 FM242200 09012KT 9999 NSW SCT030 INTER 2406/2500 5000 SHRA BKN015 RMK T 27 25 25 24 Q 1014 1014 1015 1014 TAF SUMMARY: A high pressure system in the Tasman Sea is extending a ridge along the Queensland coastline. Light to moderate E'ly winds throughout the period, with a few hours of SSW'ly drainage wind in the early morning hours. Showers possible for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday morning, easing from late Wednesday morning. THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL WITHIN THE TMA (CIRCLE TO 30NM RADIUS): Nil. OTHER POSSIBILITIES: - 20% chance of BKN cloud below HAM in showers, but not below SAM. - 20% chance of visibility drops to as low as 3000m in showers between 2410-2423Z - 20% chance of SSW'ly drainage develops as early as 2416Z. - 20% chance of visibility to as low as 3000m in showers between 2410-2423Z - 20% chance of a shower requiring INTER conditions with visibility no less than 5000m between 2500-2502Z. Brisbane OUTLOOK: Wednesday: Partly cloudy. City MAX: 30 Thursday: Shower or two. City MAX: 30 Friday: Showers. 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.
IDD40330 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Northern Territory Darwin AIRPORT WEATHER BRIEFING Issued at 0500Z on the 24/02/2026 [1430 on the 24/02/2026 LOCAL] Darwin TAF: (this TAF may not be the latest issue) TAF YPDN 240501Z 2406/2512 31010KT 9999 SCT020 FM241000 29006KT 9999 SCT015 FM250000 27010KT 9999 SCT020 FM251000 28005KT 9999 SCT015 INTER 2411/2503 VRB15KT 1000 +SHRA BKN008 SCT015TCU INTER 2511/2512 VRB15KT 1000 +SHRA BKN008 SCT015TCU RMK T 30 29 28 28 Q 1005 1006 1008 1008 TAF SUMMARY: A weak pressure gradient lies over the Top End with light to moderate Northwesterly winds and Scattered cloud throughout the forecast period. Showers and thunderstorms are more favourable overnight through to the midday period, but a chance of a shower or storm anytime in the unstable, moist onshore flow. THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL WITHIN THE TMA (CIRCLE TO 40NM RADIUS): 2405-2412Z: 60% chance in the TMA, most likely inland to the Southeast, 20% chance at the aerodrome. 2412-2503Z: 40% chance in the TMA., most likely over the sea and coastal areas, 20% chance at the aerodrome. 2503-2512Z: 60% chance in the TMA, most likely inland to the Southeast, 20% chance at the aerodrome. OTHER POSSIBILITIES: - 20% chance of TEMPO shower conditions with Broken cloud below HAM and visibility below SAM between 2412 and 2503Z. - 30% chance of INTER shower conditions with Broken cloud below HAM and visibility below SAM between 2405-2512Z (at any time). Darwin OUTLOOK: Wednesday: Showers. Possible afternoon storm. City MAX: 32 Thursday: Showers. Possible afternoon storm. City MAX: 32 Friday: Showers. Possible afternoon storm. 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.
IDV42901 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria Melbourne AIRPORT WEATHER BRIEFING Issued at 0500Z on the 24/02/2026 [1600 on the 24/02/2026 LOCAL] Melbourne TAF: (this TAF may not be the latest issue) TAF AMD YMML 240528Z 2406/2512 18014KT 9999 -SHRA BKN030 BECMG 2409/2410 18014KT 8000 -RA BKN008 FM241600 18012KT 9999 -RA BKN012 FM242100 17012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT020 FM250100 17015G25KT 9999 NSW SCT030 FM250900 19010KT 9999 SCT030 TEMPO 2406/2410 4000 SHRA BKN012 TEMPO 2410/2421 3000 RA BKN004 PROB30 TEMPO 2407/2412 VRB20G35KT 1000 +TSRA BKN008 SCT025CB RMK T 20 18 17 16 Q 1013 1014 1016 1015 TAF SUMMARY: A low pressure trough across NW to central Victoria results in a broad area of instability. Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are expected to persist until this evening, with showers expected to persist until Wednesday morning. Cloud below HAM is expected to affect the aerodrome overnight and clear by tomorrow morning, with gusts expected in the afternoon. THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL WITHIN THE TMA (CIRCLE TO 30NM RADIUS): - 240600 / 241200Z: 90% chance of storms in the TMA with heavy falls - 241212 / 241800Z: 40% chance of storms in the TMA, 20% chance at the aerodrome - 241800 / 250000Z: 10% chance of storms in the north and eastern TMA OTHER POSSIBILITIES: - 250100 / 250900Z: 10% chance of gusts up to 30KT Melbourne OUTLOOK: Wednesday: Cloudy. City MAX: 21 Thursday: Cloudy. City MAX: 25 Friday: Possible shower. 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.
IDW40150 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Western Australia Perth AIRPORT WEATHER BRIEFING Issued at 0500Z on the 24/02/2026 [1300 on the 24/02/2026 LOCAL] Perth TAF: (this TAF may not be the latest issue) TAF YPPH 240513Z 2406/2512 12014KT CAVOK FM240800 23014KT CAVOK FM241500 10015G25KT CAVOK FM242100 02014KT CAVOK FM250300 31014KT CAVOK FM250900 23014KT CAVOK RMK FM241400 MOD TURB BLW 3000FT TL241900 T 36 35 29 28 Q 1008 1008 1009 1009 TAF SUMMARY: A trough lies east of the TMA, current E'ly winds tend to SW'ly sea breeze by late afternoon. Strong and gusty winds with moderate Turbulence expected overnight into early Wednesday morning. Turbulence ceases before sunrise and winds swing NE'ly to NW'ly before the SW'ly sea breeze returns by late Wednesday afternoon. THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL WITHIN THE TMA (CIRCLE TO 36NM RADIUS): - Nil. OTHER POSSIBILITIES: - Slight chance of the sea breeze starting from 24 0900Z instead. - 24 1500 - 24500Z: Risk of wind shear if the surface wind speed drops below 15 knots; most likely between 24 1800Z and 25 0000Z with low level wind speed forecast to be 40-45 knots. - 24 1700 - 24 1900Z: Chance of severe Turbulence during this period. - Chance of moderate Turbulence continuing until 24 2100Z if winds aloft stay NE'ly instead of tending NNE'ly. Perth OUTLOOK: Wednesday: Sunny. City MAX: 36 Thursday: Mostly sunny. City MAX: 31 Friday: Sunny. City MAX: 34 REGARDS: Aviation Forecaster Notes: 1. This briefing is not amended between routine issues. For operational planning, reference should be made to the latest TAF.
IDN42901 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales Sydney AIRPORT WEATHER BRIEFING Issued at 0500Z on the 24/02/2026 [1600 on the 24/02/2026 LOCAL] Sydney TAF: (this TAF may not be the latest issue) TAF YSSY 240507Z 2406/2512 04020KT CAVOK BECMG 2410/2412 02010KT 9999 FEW018 FM250200 15010KT 9999 FEW015 FM250500 18018KT 9999 -SHRA SCT015 BKN020 FM251000 18018KT 8000 -DZ SCT008 BKN015 INTER 2506/2511 4000 SHRA BKN010 SCT020TCU TEMPO 2511/2512 3000 DZ SCT004 BKN008 RMK T 29 25 25 23 Q 1014 1014 1015 1014 TAF SUMMARY: Aerodrome is under the influence of a high in the Tasman creating northeasterly winds. Tomorrow afternoon the high in the Bight will extend up the New South Wales coast bringing southerly winds, low cloud, showers and possibly drizzle. THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL WITHIN THE TMA (CIRCLE TO 45NM RADIUS): 2406-2410Z: 20% chance of thunderstorms in the far western TMA. 2503-2510Z: 40% chance of thunderstorms in the western TMA, remaining on the ranges. 2503-2510Z: 10% chance of thunderstorms forming on the southerly change, most likely coastal. OTHER POSSIBILITIES: - 10% chance of WIND SHEAR between 2409-2422Z, Light winds are expected at the surface with possible strong winds just above. - 30% chance of BKN cloud below HAM between 2412-2422Z. 10% chance from 2409Z and until 2500Z. 10% of being below SAM, with bases around 500FT. - 40% chance GUSTS to 35KT 2506-2509Z. - 30% chance of BKN cloud below HAM between 2505-2510Z. 20% of being below SAM 2510-2512Z, with bases around 400FT. Sydney OUTLOOK: Wednesday: Shower or two. City MAX: 29 Thursday: Showers. City MAX: 25 Friday: Shower or two. City MAX: 26 REGARDS: Aviation Forecaster Notes: 1. This briefing is not amended between routine issues. For operational planning, reference should be made to the latest TAF.
