Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport

KCVG / CVG

Cincinnati / Covington, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KCVG 270521Z 2706/2812 VRB03KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250 FM270800 00000KT 3SM BR SCT250 FM271300 25007KT P6SM SCT025 SCT250 FM280300 24007KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 2803/2809 3SM -TSRA OVC025CB FM280900 22009KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 2809/2812 4SM TSRA OVC020CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
06:00Z
+-1h
Mon
07:00Z
+0h
Mon
08:00Z
+1h
Mon
09:00Z
+2h
Mon
10:00Z
+3h
Mon
11:00Z
+4h
Mon
12:00Z
+5h
Mon
13:00Z
+6h
Mon
14:00Z
+7h
Mon
15:00Z
+8h
Mon
16:00Z
+9h
Mon
17:00Z
+10h
Mon
18:00Z
+11h
Mon
19:00Z
+12h
Mon
20:00Z
+13h
Mon
21:00Z
+14h
Mon
22:00Z
+15h
Mon
23:00Z
+16h
Tue
00:00Z
+17h
Tue
01:00Z
+18h
Tue
02:00Z
+19h
Tue
03:00Z
+20h
Tue
04:00Z
+21h
Tue
05:00Z
+22h
Tue
06:00Z
+23h
Tue
07:00Z
+24h
Tue
08:00Z
+25h
Tue
09:00Z
+26h
Tue
10:00Z
+27h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
 -- -- -- -- --
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
3 kt
3 kt
 -- -- -- -- --
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
4SM
4SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Clouds
FEW060
SCT250
FEW060
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT025
SCT250
SCT025
SCT250
SCT025
SCT250
SCT025
SCT250
SCT025
SCT250
SCT025
SCT250
FEW060
SCT250
FEW060
SCT250
FEW060
SCT250
FEW060
SCT250
FEW060
SCT250
FEW060
SCT250
FEW060
SCT250
FEW060
SCT250
OVC025CB
OVC025CB
OVC025CB
OVC025CB
OVC025CB
OVC025CB
OVC020CB
OVC020CB
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 04:57Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:02Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:02Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:02Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:02Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:02Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:58Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:58Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:58Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:58Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:58Z
☀️
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW060 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 6000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM270800 08:00Z - 14:00Z
MVFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM271300 13:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT025 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM280300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 03:00Z - 09:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
OVC025CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM280900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 9 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 09:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
OVC020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.