Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport

KAZO / AZO

Kalamazoo, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KAZO 211740Z 2118/2218 20015G25KT P6SM SCT130 FM211900 24014G24KT P6SM -SHRA BKN070 PROB30 2119/2122 3SM -TSRA SCT035CB BKN070 FM220000 22005KT P6SM SCT050 FM220500 VRB03KT 4SM BR SKC FM220900 VRB03KT 1 1/2SM BR SKC FM221400 07006KT P6SM SKC

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
19:00Z
+-1h
Tue
20:00Z
+0h
Tue
21:00Z
+1h
Tue
22:00Z
+2h
Tue
23:00Z
+3h
Wed
00:00Z
+4h
Wed
01:00Z
+5h
Wed
02:00Z
+6h
Wed
03:00Z
+7h
Wed
04:00Z
+8h
Wed
05:00Z
+9h
Wed
06:00Z
+10h
Wed
07:00Z
+11h
Wed
08:00Z
+12h
Wed
09:00Z
+13h
Wed
10:00Z
+14h
Wed
11:00Z
+15h
Wed
12:00Z
+16h
Wed
13:00Z
+17h
Wed
14:00Z
+18h
Wed
15:00Z
+19h
Wed
16:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
Wind Speed
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
5 kt
G25 kt
5 kt
G25 kt
5 kt
G25 kt
5 kt
G25 kt
5 kt
G25 kt
3 kt
G25 kt
3 kt
G25 kt
3 kt
G25 kt
3 kt
G25 kt
3 kt
G25 kt
3 kt
G25 kt
3 kt
G25 kt
3 kt
G25 kt
3 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
G25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT130
SCT130
SCT130
SCT130
SCT130
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:38Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:38Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:20Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:20Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:20Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:20Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:20Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:39Z
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
200° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT130
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 13000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM211900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 14 kt
Gusts: 24 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 14 kt. Gusts up to 24 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 19:00Z - 22:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT035CB BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 3500 feet, Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM220000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM220500 05:00Z - 11:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Skies will be clear. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM220900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
1/2SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1/2SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Skies will be clear. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM221400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
70° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. 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.