Albuquerque International Sunport

KABQ / ABQ

Albuquerque, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KABQ 230540Z 2306/2406 27011KT P6SM BKN200 TEMPO 2311/2315 VRB06KT FM231700 26012G22KT P6SM FEW250 FM232000 29020G34KT P6SM SCT250 FM240200 34010KT P6SM FEW250

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
09:00Z
+-1h
Thu
10:00Z
+0h
Thu
11:00Z
+1h
Thu
12:00Z
+2h
Thu
13:00Z
+3h
Thu
14:00Z
+4h
Thu
15:00Z
+5h
Thu
16:00Z
+6h
Thu
17:00Z
+7h
Thu
18:00Z
+8h
Thu
19:00Z
+9h
Thu
20:00Z
+10h
Thu
21:00Z
+11h
Thu
22:00Z
+12h
Thu
23:00Z
+13h
Fri
00:00Z
+14h
Fri
01:00Z
+15h
Fri
02:00Z
+16h
Fri
03:00Z
+17h
Fri
04:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
270°
W
270°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
270°
W
270°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
Wind Speed
11 kt
11 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
11 kt
11 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
20 kt
G34 kt
20 kt
G34 kt
20 kt
G34 kt
20 kt
G34 kt
20 kt
G34 kt
20 kt
G34 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN200
BKN200
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN200
BKN200
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
Ceiling
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:35Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:35Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:35Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:35Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:35Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:23Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:23Z
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
⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now • %: Probability of occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
270° at 11 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (270°) at 11 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 11:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 6 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds will be variable in direction at 6 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM231700 17:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM232000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
290° at 20 kt
Gusts: 34 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 34 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM240200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
340° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) 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:

  • • Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • • Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • • Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • • Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • • Forecast changes with timing
  • • Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • • BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • • FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • • BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • • TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • • PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

🛩️ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling ≥ 3000 ft
  • • Visibility ≥ 5 miles
  • • Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • • Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • • Visibility 3-5 miles
  • • Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • • Visibility 1-3 miles
  • • Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • • Ceiling < 500 ft
  • • Visibility < 1 mile
  • • Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • • Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • • Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • • Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • • Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • • Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • • Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • • Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • • 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.