Denver International Airport

KDEN / DEN

Denver, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KDEN 241739Z 2418/2524 16011G19KT P6SM FEW100 FM241900 19011KT P6SM FEW100 SCT220 FM242100 32009G17KT P6SM SCT140 SCT220 FM242300 28012G20KT P6SM BKN140 FM250100 30011KT P6SM BKN140 FM250300 03020G32KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200 FM250600 02011KT P6SM BKN020 FM251200 07007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100 FM251700 10011KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
18:00Z
+-1h
Fri
19:00Z
+0h
Fri
20:00Z
+1h
Fri
21:00Z
+2h
Fri
22:00Z
+3h
Fri
23:00Z
+4h
Sat
00:00Z
+5h
Sat
01:00Z
+6h
Sat
02:00Z
+7h
Sat
03:00Z
+8h
Sat
04:00Z
+9h
Sat
05:00Z
+10h
Sat
06:00Z
+11h
Sat
07:00Z
+12h
Sat
08:00Z
+13h
Sat
09:00Z
+14h
Sat
10:00Z
+15h
Sat
11:00Z
+16h
Sat
12:00Z
+17h
Sat
13:00Z
+18h
Sat
14:00Z
+19h
Sat
15:00Z
+20h
Sat
16:00Z
+21h
Sat
17:00Z
+22h
Sat
18:00Z
+23h
Sat
19:00Z
+24h
Sat
20:00Z
+25h
Sat
21:00Z
+26h
Sat
22:00Z
+27h
Wind Dir
160°
S
190°
S
190°
S
320°
NW
320°
NW
280°
W
280°
W
300°
NW
300°
NW
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
Wind Speed
11 kt
G19 kt
11 kt
G19 kt
11 kt
G19 kt
9 kt
G17 kt
9 kt
G17 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G19 kt
11 kt
G19 kt
20 kt
G32 kt
20 kt
G32 kt
20 kt
G32 kt
11 kt
G19 kt
11 kt
G19 kt
11 kt
G19 kt
11 kt
G19 kt
11 kt
G19 kt
11 kt
G19 kt
7 kt
G19 kt
7 kt
G19 kt
7 kt
G19 kt
7 kt
G19 kt
7 kt
G19 kt
11 kt
G19 kt
11 kt
G19 kt
11 kt
G19 kt
11 kt
G19 kt
11 kt
G19 kt
11 kt
G19 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW100
FEW100
SCT220
FEW100
SCT220
SCT140
SCT220
SCT140
SCT220
BKN140
BKN140
BKN140
BKN140
SCT140
BKN200
SCT140
BKN200
SCT140
BKN200
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
BKN020
SCT040
BKN100
SCT040
BKN100
SCT040
BKN100
SCT040
BKN100
SCT040
BKN100
FEW070
SCT120
FEW070
SCT120
FEW070
SCT120
FEW070
SCT120
FEW070
SCT120
FEW070
SCT120
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 18:40Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:40Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:40Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:18Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:18Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:18Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:18Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:18Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:41Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:41Z
🌙
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
160° at 11 kt
Gusts: 19 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 11 kt. Gusts up to 19 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM241900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 11 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW100 SCT220
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 11 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 10000 feet, Scattered clouds at 22000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM242100 21:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 9 kt
Gusts: 17 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT140 SCT220
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 9 kt. Gusts up to 17 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 14000 feet, Scattered clouds at 22000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM242300 23:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
Wind
280° at 12 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (280°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM250100 01:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
300° at 11 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 11 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM250300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
30° at 20 kt
Gusts: 32 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT140 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 32 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 14000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM250600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Wind
20° at 11 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northeast (20°) at 11 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM251200 12:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
70° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040 BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM251700 17:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
100° at 11 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW070 SCT120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (100°) at 11 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 7000 feet, Scattered clouds at 12000 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.