Asheville Regional Airport

KAVL / AVL

Asheville, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KAVL 262329Z 2700/2724 35007KT P6SM SCT250 FM270300 33003KT P6SM SCT250 FM270800 34005KT 5SM BR SCT003 SCT027 TEMPO 2709/2713 2SM BR BKN003 FM271300 34007KT P6SM FEW027 SCT110 FM271800 33006KT P6SM FEW035 FEW240

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
04:00Z
+-1h
Mon
05:00Z
+0h
Mon
06:00Z
+1h
Mon
07:00Z
+2h
Mon
08:00Z
+3h
Mon
09:00Z
+4h
Mon
10:00Z
+5h
Mon
11:00Z
+6h
Mon
12:00Z
+7h
Mon
13:00Z
+8h
Mon
14:00Z
+9h
Mon
15:00Z
+10h
Mon
16:00Z
+11h
Mon
17:00Z
+12h
Mon
18:00Z
+13h
Mon
19:00Z
+14h
Mon
20:00Z
+15h
Mon
21:00Z
+16h
Mon
22:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
340°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
Wind Speed
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
5 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
5SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT003
SCT027
BKN003
BKN003
BKN003
BKN003
FEW027
SCT110
FEW027
SCT110
FEW027
SCT110
FEW027
SCT110
FEW027
SCT110
FEW035
FEW240
FEW035
FEW240
FEW035
FEW240
FEW035
FEW240
FEW035
FEW240
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
300 ft
AGL
300 ft
AGL
300 ft
AGL
300 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:02Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:02Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:02Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:02Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:57Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:57Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:57Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:57Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:57Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
350° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (350°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM270300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
330° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM270800 08:00Z - 14:00Z
MVFR
Wind
340° at 5 kt
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
SCT003 SCT027
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 300 feet, Scattered clouds at 2700 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 09:00Z - 13:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN003
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 300 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM271300 13:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
340° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW027 SCT110
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 2700 feet, Scattered clouds at 11000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM271800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
330° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW035 FEW240
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 3500 feet, Few clouds at 24000 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.