Yellowstone Regional Airport

KCOD / COD

Cody, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KCOD 080520Z 0806/0906 35010KT P6SM SKC FM081000 21005KT P6SM SCT140 FM081500 11008KT P6SM BKN140 FM081900 12012G18KT P6SM OVC140 FM082300 23008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN140

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
11:00Z
+-1h
Mon
12:00Z
+0h
Mon
13:00Z
+1h
Mon
14:00Z
+2h
Mon
15:00Z
+3h
Mon
16:00Z
+4h
Mon
17:00Z
+5h
Mon
18:00Z
+6h
Mon
19:00Z
+7h
Mon
20:00Z
+8h
Mon
21:00Z
+9h
Mon
22:00Z
+10h
Mon
23:00Z
+11h
Tue
00:00Z
+12h
Tue
01:00Z
+13h
Tue
02:00Z
+14h
Tue
03:00Z
+15h
Tue
04:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
BKN140
BKN140
BKN140
BKN140
OVC140
OVC140
OVC140
OVC140
SCT110
BKN140
SCT110
BKN140
SCT110
BKN140
SCT110
BKN140
SCT110
BKN140
SCT110
BKN140
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:21Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:21Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:21Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:21Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:21Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:38Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:38Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:38Z
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
350° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (350°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM081000 10:00Z - 16:00Z
VFR
Wind
210° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM081500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
110° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Southeast (110°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM081900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
120° at 12 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM082300 23:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
Wind
230° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT110 BKN140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 11000 feet, Broken clouds at 14000 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.