Bartlesville Municipal Airport

KBVO / BVO

Bartlesville, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KBVO 232333Z 2400/2424 09005KT P6SM VCSH FEW005 SCT040 BKN080 FM240300 00000KT P6SM VCSH SCT150 BKN250 FM240900 VRB02KT P6SM SCT007 BKN012 TEMPO 2409/2413 3SM BR BKN005 FM241300 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH BKN015 BKN030 PROB30 2413/2417 4SM -TSRA BR BKN015CB FM242100 20004KT P6SM BKN025

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
05:00Z
+-1h
Wed
06:00Z
+0h
Wed
07:00Z
+1h
Wed
08:00Z
+2h
Wed
09:00Z
+3h
Wed
10:00Z
+4h
Wed
11:00Z
+5h
Wed
12:00Z
+6h
Wed
13:00Z
+7h
Wed
14:00Z
+8h
Wed
15:00Z
+9h
Wed
16:00Z
+10h
Wed
17:00Z
+11h
Wed
18:00Z
+12h
Wed
19:00Z
+13h
Wed
20:00Z
+14h
Wed
21:00Z
+15h
Wed
22:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
VRB
VRB
90°
E
90°
E
200°
S
200°
S
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
4 kt
4 kt
5 kt
5 kt
4 kt
4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
-TSRA BR
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
-TSRA BR
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
-TSRA BR
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
-TSRA BR
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW005
SCT040
FEW005
SCT040
FEW005
SCT040
FEW005
SCT040
BKN005
BKN005
BKN005
BKN005
BKN015CB
BKN015CB
BKN015CB
BKN015CB
BKN015
BKN030
BKN015
BKN030
FEW005
SCT040
FEW005
SCT040
BKN025
BKN025
Ceiling
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 04:48Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:48Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:11Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:11Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:11Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:11Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:11Z
🌙
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
90° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW005 SCT040 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (90°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 500 feet, Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM240300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT150 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 15000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM240900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT007 BKN012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 2 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 700 feet, Broken clouds at 1200 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 09:00Z - 13:00Z
IFR
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN005
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM241300 13:00Z - 19:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN015 BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 13:00Z - 17:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN015CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

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

FM242100 21:00Z - 03:00Z
MVFR
Wind
200° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2500 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.