Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)

KBIF / BIF

Fort Bliss/El Paso, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KBIF 151100Z 1511/1617 VRB06KT 9999 BKN130 510206 QNH3013INS BECMG 1512/1513 VRB06KT 9999 SCT130 BKN200 510206 QNH3011INS BECMG 1517/1518 33010G20KT 9999 SCT130 BKN200 510206 QNH3005INS BECMG 1520/1521 01015G25KT 9999 SCT100 BKN130 510206 QNH2995INS BECMG 1523/1524 VRB20G30KT 6000 -TSRA BKN100CB 520206 QNH2995INS BECMG 1604/1605 18010G15KT 9999 NSW SCT120 510206 QNH3000INS TX33/1523Z TN21/1512Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
14:00Z
+-1h
Mon
15:00Z
+0h
Mon
16:00Z
+1h
Mon
17:00Z
+2h
Mon
18:00Z
+3h
Mon
19:00Z
+4h
Mon
20:00Z
+5h
Mon
21:00Z
+6h
Mon
22:00Z
+7h
Mon
23:00Z
+8h
Tue
00:00Z
+9h
Tue
01:00Z
+10h
Tue
02:00Z
+11h
Tue
03:00Z
+12h
Tue
04:00Z
+13h
Tue
05:00Z
+14h
Tue
06:00Z
+15h
Tue
07:00Z
+16h
Tue
08:00Z
+17h
Tue
09:00Z
+18h
Tue
10:00Z
+19h
Tue
11:00Z
+20h
Tue
12:00Z
+21h
Tue
13:00Z
+22h
Tue
14:00Z
+23h
Tue
15:00Z
+24h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 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
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN130
BKN130
BKN130
SCT130
BKN200
SCT130
BKN200
SCT130
BKN200
SCT100
BKN130
SCT100
BKN130
SCT100
BKN130
BKN100CB
BKN100CB
BKN100CB
BKN100CB
BKN100CB
SCT120
SCT120
SCT120
SCT120
SCT120
SCT120
SCT120
SCT120
SCT120
SCT120
SCT120
SCT120
Ceiling
13,000 ft
AGL
13,000 ft
AGL
13,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
13,000 ft
AGL
13,000 ft
AGL
13,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 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 MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:02Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:02Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:02Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:02Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:02Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:57Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:57Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:57Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:57Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:57Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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
VRB° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN130
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 13000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 12:00Z - 13:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT130 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 13000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 17:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
330° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT130 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 13000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 20:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
10° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT100 BKN130
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (10°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 13000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 23:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 20 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
6 km
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN100CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 04:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 10 kt
Gusts: 15 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (180°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 15 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 12000 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.