Centennial Airport

KAPA / APA

Denver, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KAPA 241739Z 2418/2518 17008G17KT P6SM FEW220 FM241900 21011KT P6SM SCT140 SCT200 FM242100 26013G21KT P6SM BKN140 FM250100 29011KT P6SM BKN140 FM250400 03017G27KT P6SM FEW060 SCT140 BKN200 FM250700 02009KT P6SM BKN020 FM251100 08007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
18:00Z
+-1h
Fri
19:00Z
+0h
Fri
20:00Z
+1h
Fri
21:00Z
+2h
Fri
22:00Z
+3h
Fri
23:00Z
+4h
Sat
00:00Z
+5h
Sat
01:00Z
+6h
Sat
02:00Z
+7h
Sat
03:00Z
+8h
Sat
04:00Z
+9h
Sat
05:00Z
+10h
Sat
06:00Z
+11h
Sat
07:00Z
+12h
Sat
08:00Z
+13h
Sat
09:00Z
+14h
Sat
10:00Z
+15h
Sat
11:00Z
+16h
Sat
12:00Z
+17h
Sat
13:00Z
+18h
Sat
14:00Z
+19h
Sat
15:00Z
+20h
Sat
16:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
170°
S
210°
SW
210°
SW
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
Wind Speed
8 kt
G17 kt
11 kt
G17 kt
11 kt
G17 kt
13 kt
G21 kt
13 kt
G21 kt
13 kt
G21 kt
13 kt
G21 kt
11 kt
G17 kt
11 kt
G17 kt
11 kt
G17 kt
17 kt
G27 kt
17 kt
G27 kt
17 kt
G27 kt
9 kt
G17 kt
9 kt
G17 kt
9 kt
G17 kt
9 kt
G17 kt
7 kt
G17 kt
7 kt
G17 kt
7 kt
G17 kt
7 kt
G17 kt
7 kt
G17 kt
7 kt
G17 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW220
SCT140
SCT200
SCT140
SCT200
BKN140
BKN140
BKN140
BKN140
BKN140
BKN140
BKN140
FEW060
SCT140
FEW060
SCT140
FEW060
SCT140
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
SCT040
BKN100
SCT040
BKN100
SCT040
BKN100
SCT040
BKN100
SCT040
BKN100
SCT040
BKN100
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 18:39Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:39Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:39Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:18Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:18Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:18Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:18Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:18Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
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
170° at 8 kt
Gusts: 17 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW220
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (170°) at 8 kt. Gusts up to 17 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 22000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM241900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
210° at 11 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT140 SCT200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 11 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 14000 feet, Scattered clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM242100 21:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 13 kt
Gusts: 21 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 13 kt. Gusts up to 21 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM250100 01:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
290° at 11 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 11 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM250400 04:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
Wind
30° at 17 kt
Gusts: 27 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW060 SCT140 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 17 kt. Gusts up to 27 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 6000 feet, Scattered clouds at 14000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM250700 07:00Z - 13:00Z
MVFR
Wind
20° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northeast (20°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM251100 11:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Wind
80° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040 BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (80°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 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.