Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)

KCHA / CHA

Chattanooga, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KCHA 262336Z 2700/2724 32005KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250 FM270700 VRB02KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 BKN100 PROB30 2708/2711 3SM TSRA BKN030CB OVC100 FM271300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT030 BKN080 FM271500 32006KT P6SM SCT040 SCT250

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
03:00Z
+-1h
Mon
04:00Z
+0h
Mon
05:00Z
+1h
Mon
06:00Z
+2h
Mon
07:00Z
+3h
Mon
08:00Z
+4h
Mon
09:00Z
+5h
Mon
10:00Z
+6h
Mon
11:00Z
+7h
Mon
12:00Z
+8h
Mon
13:00Z
+9h
Mon
14:00Z
+10h
Mon
15:00Z
+11h
Mon
16:00Z
+12h
Mon
17:00Z
+13h
Mon
18:00Z
+14h
Mon
19:00Z
+15h
Mon
20:00Z
+16h
Mon
21:00Z
+17h
Mon
22:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
VRB
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
2 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
2 kt
2 kt
4 kt
4 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
5 kt
5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT050
BKN250
SCT050
BKN250
SCT050
BKN250
SCT050
BKN250
SCT030
BKN100
BKN030CB
OVC100
BKN030CB
OVC100
BKN030CB
OVC100
SCT030
BKN100
SCT030
BKN100
SCT030
BKN080
SCT030
BKN080
SCT040
SCT250
SCT040
SCT250
SCT040
SCT250
SCT040
SCT250
SCT040
SCT250
SCT040
SCT250
SCT050
BKN250
SCT050
BKN250
Ceiling
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:03Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:03Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:03Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:03Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:03Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:56Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:56Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:56Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:56Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:56Z
🌙
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
320° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT050 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM270700 07:00Z - 13:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT030 BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 2 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 08:00Z - 11:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN030CB OVC100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 3000 feet, Overcast skies at 10000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM271300 13:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM271500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

📚 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.