Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport

KBRO / BRO

Brownsville, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KBRO 132323Z 1400/1424 10010G22KT P6SM VCTS FEW022CB SCT070 FM140300 12010G18KT P6SM VCSH SCT021 PROB30 1409/1414 4SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM141400 14009KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN018 PROB30 1415/1419 4SM TSRA BR BKN020CB FM141900 16013G23KT P6SM BKN026 PROB30 1419/1420 4SM TSRA BR OVC015CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
03:00Z
+-1h
Sun
04:00Z
+0h
Sun
05:00Z
+1h
Sun
06:00Z
+2h
Sun
07:00Z
+3h
Sun
08:00Z
+4h
Sun
09:00Z
+5h
Sun
10:00Z
+6h
Sun
11:00Z
+7h
Sun
12:00Z
+8h
Sun
13:00Z
+9h
Sun
14:00Z
+10h
Sun
15:00Z
+11h
Sun
16:00Z
+12h
Sun
17:00Z
+13h
Sun
18:00Z
+14h
Sun
19:00Z
+15h
Sun
20:00Z
+16h
Sun
21:00Z
+17h
Sun
22:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
140°
SE
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
Wind Speed
10 kt
G22 kt
10 kt
G22 kt
10 kt
G22 kt
10 kt
G22 kt
10 kt
G22 kt
10 kt
G22 kt
10 kt
G22 kt
10 kt
G22 kt
10 kt
G22 kt
10 kt
G22 kt
10 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
10 kt
G22 kt
10 kt
G22 kt
10 kt
G22 kt
10 kt
G22 kt
10 kt
G22 kt
13 kt
G23 kt
13 kt
G23 kt
13 kt
G23 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
30%
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
30%
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
30%
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
30%
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
30%
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW022CB
SCT070
FEW022CB
SCT070
FEW022CB
SCT070
FEW022CB
SCT070
FEW022CB
SCT070
FEW022CB
SCT070
OVC025
OVC025
OVC025
OVC025
OVC025
BKN018
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
OVC015CB
BKN026
BKN026
BKN026
Ceiling
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,200 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
1,800 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
2,600 ft
AGL
2,600 ft
AGL
2,600 ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:08Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:08Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:08Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:08Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:08Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:51Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:51Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:51Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:51Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:51Z
🌙
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
MVFR
Wind
100° at 10 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW022CB SCT070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (100°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 2200 feet, Scattered clouds at 7000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM140300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
120° at 10 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT021
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2100 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 09:00Z - 14:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM141400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
MVFR
Wind
140° at 9 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN018
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 1800 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 15:00Z - 19:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM141900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
MVFR
Wind
160° at 13 kt
Gusts: 23 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN026
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 13 kt. Gusts up to 23 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2600 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 19:00Z - 20:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC015CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.