Denver International Airport

KDEN / DEN

Denver, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KDEN 030250Z 0303/0406 15006KT P6SM SKC FM030500 06014G22KT P6SM SKC FM030700 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220 FM031100 15011KT P6SM BKN220 FM031500 16015G25KT P6SM BKN200 FM031900 31006KT P6SM BKN140 BKN200 FM040300 20007KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220

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
Wind Dir
150°
SE
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
150°
SE
150°
SE
200°
S
200°
S
Wind Speed
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
11kt
11kt
11kt
11kt
15kt
G25kt
15kt
G25kt
15kt
G25kt
15kt
G25kt
6kt
G25kt
6kt
G25kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
7kt
7kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
CLR
SCT220
SCT220
SCT220
SCT220
BKN220
BKN220
BKN220
BKN220
BKN200
BKN200
BKN200
BKN200
BKN140
BKN200
BKN140
BKN200
BKN140
BKN200
BKN140
BKN200
BKN140
BKN200
BKN140
BKN200
CLR
CLR
FEW140
SCT220
FEW140
SCT220
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
22000ft
AGL
22000ft
AGL
22000ft
AGL
22000ft
AGL
20000ft
AGL
20000ft
AGL
20000ft
AGL
20000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:51
☀️
Day
🌅 06:51
☀️
Day
🌅 06:51
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:08
☀️
Day
🌇 17:08
☀️
Day
🌇 17:08
🌙
Night
🌇 17:08
🌙
Night
🌇 17:08
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:52
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
150° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM030500 2025-12-03 05:00:00 - 2025-12-03 11:00:00
VFR
Wind
60° at 14 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 14kt. Gusts up to 22kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM030700 2025-11-03 07:00:00 - 2025-11-03 13:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT220
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 22000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM031100 2025-11-03 11:00:00 - 2025-11-03 17:00:00
VFR
Wind
150° at 11 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN220
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 11kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 22000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM031500 2025-11-03 15:00:00 - 2025-11-03 21:00:00
VFR
Wind
160° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 15kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM031900 2025-11-03 19:00:00 - 2025-11-04 01:00:00
VFR
Wind
310° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN140 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 14000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM040300 2025-11-04 03:00:00 - 2025-11-04 09:00:00
VFR
Wind
200° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW140 SCT220
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 7kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 14000 feet, Scattered clouds at 22000 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.