Hollywood Burbank Airport

KBUR / BUR

Burbank, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KBUR 031317Z 0313/0412 VRB03KT 1/4SM FG VV002 FM031600 VRB03KT 2SM BR BKN003 FM031700 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM032200 17008KT P6SM SCT250 FM040400 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM040900 VRB03KT 5SM BR OVC006

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
13:00Z
+-1h
Mon
14:00Z
+0h
Mon
15:00Z
+1h
Mon
16:00Z
+2h
Mon
17:00Z
+3h
Mon
18:00Z
+4h
Mon
19:00Z
+5h
Mon
20:00Z
+6h
Mon
21:00Z
+7h
Mon
22:00Z
+8h
Mon
23:00Z
+9h
Tue
00:00Z
+10h
Tue
01:00Z
+11h
Tue
02:00Z
+12h
Tue
03:00Z
+13h
Tue
04:00Z
+14h
Tue
05:00Z
+15h
Tue
06:00Z
+16h
Tue
07:00Z
+17h
Tue
08:00Z
+18h
Tue
09:00Z
+19h
Tue
10:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
Visibility
1/4SM
1/4SM
1/4SM
2SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
5SM
5SM
Weather
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Clouds
VV002
VV002
VV002
BKN003
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
OVC006
OVC006
Ceiling
200ft 🌫️
Indefinite
200ft 🌫️
Indefinite
200ft 🌫️
Indefinite
300ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
600ft
AGL
600ft
AGL
Flight Rules LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:15
☀️
Day
🌇 17:15
☀️
Day
🌇 17:15
🌙
Night
🌇 17:15
🌙
Night
🌇 17:15
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:45
🌙
Night
🌅 06:45
🌙
Night
🌅 06:45
☀️
Day
🌅 06:45
☀️
Day
🌅 06:45
☀️
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
LIFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
1/4SM
Weather
Fog
Clouds
VV002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1/4SM. Weather conditions: Fog. Vertical visibility at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM031600 2025-11-03 16:00:00 - 2025-11-03 22:00:00
LIFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN003
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 300 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM031700 2025-11-03 17:00:00 - 2025-11-03 23:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM032200 2025-11-03 22:00:00 - 2025-11-04 04:00:00
VFR
Wind
170° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (170°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM040400 2025-11-04 04:00:00 - 2025-11-04 10:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM040900 2025-11-04 09:00:00 - 2025-11-04 15:00:00
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC006
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Overcast skies at 600 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.