Columbus Metropolitan Airport

KCSG / CSG

Columbus, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KCSG 061728Z 0618/0718 19006KT P6SM VCSH BKN035 PROB30 0621/0702 4SM -TSRA BKN030CB FM070200 00000KT P6SM BKN150 FM071300 16004KT P6SM BKN030 FM071600 18006KT P6SM BKN035

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
22:00Z
+-1h
Fri
23:00Z
+0h
Sat
00:00Z
+1h
Sat
01:00Z
+2h
Sat
02:00Z
+3h
Sat
03:00Z
+4h
Sat
04:00Z
+5h
Sat
05:00Z
+6h
Sat
06:00Z
+7h
Sat
07:00Z
+8h
Sat
08:00Z
+9h
Sat
09:00Z
+10h
Sat
10:00Z
+11h
Sat
11:00Z
+12h
Sat
12:00Z
+13h
Sat
13:00Z
+14h
Sat
14:00Z
+15h
Sat
15:00Z
+16h
Sat
16:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
-- -- -- -- -- --
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
180°
S
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
 -- -- -- -- -- --
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>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
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN035
BKN035
BKN035
BKN035
BKN150
BKN150
BKN150
BKN150
BKN150
BKN150
BKN035
BKN035
BKN035
BKN035
BKN035
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN035
Ceiling
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:17Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:17Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:17Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:17Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:17Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:42Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:42Z
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
190° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (190°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 21:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN030CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM070200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM071300 13:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM071600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (180°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3500 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.