Beale Air Force Base

KBAB / BAB

Beale Air Force Base, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KBAB 220300Z 2203/2309 15010G20KT 9999 BKN040 610709 QNH2990INS BECMG 2210/2211 15010G15KT 9000 -SHRA BKN012 OVC040 640709 QNH3005INS BECMG 2218/2219 14009KT 9999 NSW SCT040 QNH3012INS BECMG 2300/2301 15006KT 9999 SKC QNH3013INS TX18/2223Z TN09/2214Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
04:00Z
+-1h
Wed
05:00Z
+0h
Wed
06:00Z
+1h
Wed
07:00Z
+2h
Wed
08:00Z
+3h
Wed
09:00Z
+4h
Wed
10:00Z
+5h
Wed
11:00Z
+6h
Wed
12:00Z
+7h
Wed
13:00Z
+8h
Wed
14:00Z
+9h
Wed
15:00Z
+10h
Wed
16:00Z
+11h
Wed
17:00Z
+12h
Wed
18:00Z
+13h
Wed
19:00Z
+14h
Wed
20:00Z
+15h
Wed
21:00Z
+16h
Wed
22:00Z
+17h
Wed
23:00Z
+18h
Thu
00:00Z
+19h
Thu
01:00Z
+20h
Thu
02:00Z
+21h
Thu
03:00Z
+22h
Thu
04:00Z
+23h
Thu
05:00Z
+24h
Thu
06:00Z
+25h
Thu
07:00Z
+26h
Wind Dir
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
Wind Speed
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
9 kt
G15 kt
9 kt
G15 kt
9 kt
G15 kt
9 kt
G15 kt
9 kt
G15 kt
9 kt
G15 kt
6 kt
G15 kt
6 kt
G15 kt
6 kt
G15 kt
6 kt
G15 kt
6 kt
G15 kt
6 kt
G15 kt
6 kt
G15 kt
6 kt
G15 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
9 km
9 km
9 km
9 km
9 km
9 km
9 km
9 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN040
BKN040
BKN040
BKN040
BKN040
BKN040
BKN012
OVC040
BKN012
OVC040
BKN012
OVC040
BKN012
OVC040
BKN012
OVC040
BKN012
OVC040
BKN012
OVC040
BKN012
OVC040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
Ceiling
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:22Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:22Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:22Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:22Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:37Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:37Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:37Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:37Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:37Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:21Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:21Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:21Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:21Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:21Z
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
150° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 10:00Z - 11:00Z
IFR
Wind
150° at 10 kt
Gusts: 15 kt
Visibility
9 km
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN012 OVC040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 15 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 9 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 1200 feet, Overcast skies at 4000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 18:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 00:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
150° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. 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.