Bartlesville Municipal Airport

KBVO / BVO

Bartlesville, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KBVO 112325Z 1200/1224 17012G21KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 BKN250 PROB30 1200/1202 4SM -TSRA BR BKN035CB FM120200 17009KT P6SM FEW050 SCT120 BKN250 FM120800 18010KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN050 OVC100 WS020/19040KT TEMPO 1210/1212 6SM -TSRA BR BKN025CB FM121200 17012G20KT 6SM -SHRA SCT015 OVC025 TEMPO 1213/1217 VRB15G25KT 2SM TSRA OVC010CB FM121800 17014G22KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN015 OVC030 PROB30 1218/1221 5SM -TSRA BR BKN015CB FM122100 19011G20KT P6SM BKN025 OVC060

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
00:00Z
+-1h
Sun
01:00Z
+0h
Sun
02:00Z
+1h
Sun
03:00Z
+2h
Sun
04:00Z
+3h
Sun
05:00Z
+4h
Sun
06:00Z
+5h
Sun
07:00Z
+6h
Sun
08:00Z
+7h
Sun
09:00Z
+8h
Sun
10:00Z
+9h
Sun
11:00Z
+10h
Sun
12:00Z
+11h
Sun
13:00Z
+12h
Sun
14:00Z
+13h
Sun
15:00Z
+14h
Sun
16:00Z
+15h
Sun
17:00Z
+16h
Sun
18:00Z
+17h
Sun
19:00Z
+18h
Sun
20:00Z
+19h
Sun
21:00Z
+20h
Sun
22:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
180°
S
180°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
190°
S
190°
S
Wind Speed
12 kt
G21 kt
12 kt
G21 kt
9 kt
G21 kt
9 kt
G21 kt
9 kt
G21 kt
9 kt
G21 kt
9 kt
G21 kt
9 kt
G21 kt
10 kt
G21 kt
10 kt
G21 kt
12 kt
G21 kt
12 kt
G21 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G21 kt
12 kt
G21 kt
12 kt
G21 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
6SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
-TSRA BR
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
-TSRA BR
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
-TSRA BR
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
-TSRA BR
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
-TSRA BR
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT050
BKN100
SCT050
BKN100
FEW050
SCT120
FEW050
SCT120
FEW050
SCT120
FEW050
SCT120
FEW050
SCT120
FEW050
SCT120
SCT030
BKN050
SCT030
BKN050
BKN025CB
BKN025CB
SCT015
OVC025
OVC010CB
OVC010CB
OVC010CB
OVC010CB
SCT015
OVC025
BKN015CB
BKN015CB
BKN015CB
BKN025
OVC060
BKN025
OVC060
Ceiling
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:35Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:35Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:35Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:35Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:35Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:24Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:24Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:24Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:24Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:24Z
🌙
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
VFR
Wind
170° at 12 kt
Gusts: 21 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT050 BKN100 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (170°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 21 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 00:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN035CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM120200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
170° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW050 SCT120 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (170°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 5000 feet, Scattered clouds at 12000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM120800 08:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030 BKN050 OVC100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (180°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 5000 feet, Overcast skies at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 10:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN025CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM121200 12:00Z - 18:00Z
MVFR
Wind
170° at 12 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT015 OVC025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (170°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 13:00Z - 17:00Z
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
OVC010CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds will be variable in direction at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Overcast skies at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM121800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Wind
170° at 14 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN015 OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (170°) at 14 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 18:00Z - 21:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN015CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM122100 21:00Z - 03:00Z
MVFR
Wind
190° at 11 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN025 OVC060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 11 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2500 feet, Overcast skies at 6000 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.