Columbus Air Force Base

KCBM / CBM

Columbus, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD KCBM 261940Z 2619/2721 29009KT 9999 FEW055 SCT080 SCT120 QNH2984INS BECMG 2702/2703 26006KT 9999 SCT035 QNH2986INS BECMG 2708/2709 28006KT 9999 SCT040 QNH2986INS BECMG 2716/2717 31009KT 9999 BKN050 QNH2985INS BECMG 2718/2719 31009KT 9999 VCSH BKN050 QNH2980INS TX35/2620Z TN25/2710Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2619 NEXT 2709

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
00:00Z
+-1h
Mon
01:00Z
+0h
Mon
02:00Z
+1h
Mon
03:00Z
+2h
Mon
04:00Z
+3h
Mon
05:00Z
+4h
Mon
06:00Z
+5h
Mon
07:00Z
+6h
Mon
08:00Z
+7h
Mon
09:00Z
+8h
Mon
10:00Z
+9h
Mon
11:00Z
+10h
Mon
12:00Z
+11h
Mon
13:00Z
+12h
Mon
14:00Z
+13h
Mon
15:00Z
+14h
Mon
16:00Z
+15h
Mon
17:00Z
+16h
Mon
18:00Z
+17h
Mon
19:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
290°
W
290°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
Wind Speed
9 kt
9 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
2.709 km
2.709 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW055
SCT080
FEW055
SCT080
SCT035
SCT035
SCT035
SCT035
SCT035
SCT035
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
BKN050
BKN050
BKN050
BKN050
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:05Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:05Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:05Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:05Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:05Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:55Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:55Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:55Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:55Z
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
290° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW055 SCT080 SCT120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 5500 feet, Scattered clouds at 8000 feet, Scattered clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 02:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (260°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 08:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
280° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (280°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 16:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Wind
310° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 18:00Z - 19:00Z
IFR
Wind
310° at 9 kt
Visibility
2.709 km
Clouds
BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2.709 km. Broken clouds at 5000 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.