Patrick Space Force Base

KCOF / COF

Cocoa Beach, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KCOF 271000Z 2710/2816 270013KT 9999 FEW030 QNH2987INS BECMG 2717/2718 22010G20KT 8000 -SHRA VCTS BKN030CB OVC050 QNH2986INS BECMG 2801/2802 21009KT 9999 NSW SCT030 QNH2980INS TX33/2716Z TN25/2710Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
13:00Z
+-1h
Mon
14:00Z
+0h
Mon
15:00Z
+1h
Mon
16:00Z
+2h
Mon
17:00Z
+3h
Mon
18:00Z
+4h
Mon
19:00Z
+5h
Mon
20:00Z
+6h
Mon
21:00Z
+7h
Mon
22:00Z
+8h
Mon
23:00Z
+9h
Tue
00:00Z
+10h
Tue
01:00Z
+11h
Tue
02:00Z
+12h
Tue
03:00Z
+13h
Tue
04:00Z
+14h
Tue
05:00Z
+15h
Tue
06:00Z
+16h
Tue
07:00Z
+17h
Tue
08:00Z
+18h
Tue
09:00Z
+19h
Tue
10:00Z
+20h
Tue
11:00Z
+21h
Tue
12:00Z
+22h
Tue
13:00Z
+23h
Tue
14:00Z
+24h
Wind Dir
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
Wind Speed
13 kt
13 kt
13 kt
13 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
9 kt
G20 kt
9 kt
G20 kt
9 kt
G20 kt
9 kt
G20 kt
9 kt
G20 kt
9 kt
G20 kt
9 kt
G20 kt
9 kt
G20 kt
9 kt
G20 kt
9 kt
G20 kt
9 kt
G20 kt
9 kt
G20 kt
9 kt
G20 kt
9 kt
G20 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 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
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
BKN030CB
OVC050
BKN030CB
OVC050
BKN030CB
OVC050
BKN030CB
OVC050
BKN030CB
OVC050
BKN030CB
OVC050
BKN030CB
OVC050
BKN030CB
OVC050
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:46Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:46Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:46Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:46Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:46Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:13Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:13Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:13Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:13Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:13Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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
270° at 13 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (270°) at 13 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 17:00Z - 18:00Z
MVFR
Wind
220° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN030CB OVC050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 3000 feet, Overcast skies at 5000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 01:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
210° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 3000 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.