Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport

KCXO / CXO

Houston, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
KCXO 152320Z 1600/1624 VRB04KT P6SM FEW060 TEMPO 1610/1614 5SM BR FM162000 11006KT P6SM SCT060 SCT250

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
03:00Z
+-1h
Tue
04:00Z
+0h
Tue
05:00Z
+1h
Tue
06:00Z
+2h
Tue
07:00Z
+3h
Tue
08:00Z
+4h
Tue
09:00Z
+5h
Tue
10:00Z
+6h
Tue
11:00Z
+7h
Tue
12:00Z
+8h
Tue
13:00Z
+9h
Tue
14:00Z
+10h
Tue
15:00Z
+11h
Tue
16:00Z
+12h
Tue
17:00Z
+13h
Tue
18:00Z
+14h
Tue
19:00Z
+15h
Tue
20:00Z
+16h
Tue
21:00Z
+17h
Tue
22:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
Wind Speed
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW060
FEW060
FEW060
FEW060
FEW060
FEW060
FEW060
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
FEW060
FEW060
FEW060
FEW060
FEW060
FEW060
SCT060
SCT250
SCT060
SCT250
SCT060
SCT250
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:54
🌙
Night
🌅 05:54
🌙
Night
🌅 05:54
☀️
Day
🌅 05:54
☀️
Day
🌅 05:54
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:05
☀️
Day
🌇 18:05
☀️
Day
🌇 18:05
🌙
Night
🌇 18:05
🌙
Night
🌇 18:05
🌙
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
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 4kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-09-16 10:00:00 - 2025-09-16 14:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM162000 2025-09-16 20:00:00 - 2025-09-17 02:00:00
VFR
Wind
110° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT060 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Southeast (110°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 6000 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.