Miley Memorial Field

KBPI / BPI

Big Piney, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KBPI 080520Z 0806/0906 36010KT P6SM SKC FM081200 33005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 FM081600 17008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN180 FM081930 25015G25KT P6SM SCT100 BKN160 FM090200 30008KT P6SM OVC180

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
07:00Z
+-1h
Mon
08:00Z
+0h
Mon
09:00Z
+1h
Mon
10:00Z
+2h
Mon
11:00Z
+3h
Mon
12:00Z
+4h
Mon
13:00Z
+5h
Mon
14:00Z
+6h
Mon
15:00Z
+7h
Mon
16:00Z
+8h
Mon
17:00Z
+9h
Mon
18:00Z
+10h
Mon
19:00Z
+11h
Mon
20:00Z
+12h
Mon
21:00Z
+13h
Mon
22:00Z
+14h
Mon
23:00Z
+15h
Tue
00:00Z
+16h
Tue
01:00Z
+17h
Tue
02:00Z
+18h
Tue
03:00Z
+19h
Tue
04:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
360°
N
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
Visibility
>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
Clouds
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
SCT100
BKN150
SCT100
BKN150
SCT100
BKN150
SCT100
BKN150
SCT100
BKN180
SCT100
BKN180
SCT100
BKN180
SCT100
BKN160
SCT100
BKN160
SCT100
BKN160
SCT100
BKN160
SCT100
BKN160
SCT100
BKN160
CLR
OVC180
OVC180
OVC180
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
16,000 ft
AGL
16,000 ft
AGL
16,000 ft
AGL
16,000 ft
AGL
16,000 ft
AGL
16,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
18,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:18Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:18Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:18Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:18Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:18Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:40Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:40Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:40Z
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
360° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (360°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM081200 12:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
330° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100 BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM081600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
170° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100 BKN180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (170°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 18000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM081930 19:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100 BKN160
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 16000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM090200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
300° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 18000 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.