Denver International Airport

KDEN / DEN

Denver, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KDEN 171319Z 1713/1818 05008KT P6SM SCT070 FM171400 02012G20KT P6SM SCT070 SCT180 FM171700 36018G32KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150 FM172200 36014G24KT P6SM FEW090 BKN150 FM180000 07006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140 FM180200 21010KT P6SM SCT140 FM180800 24009KT P6SM FEW140 FM181700 31010KT P6SM SCT120

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
13:00Z
+-1h
Sat
14:00Z
+0h
Sat
15:00Z
+1h
Sat
16:00Z
+2h
Sat
17:00Z
+3h
Sat
18:00Z
+4h
Sat
19:00Z
+5h
Sat
20:00Z
+6h
Sat
21:00Z
+7h
Sat
22:00Z
+8h
Sat
23:00Z
+9h
Sun
00:00Z
+10h
Sun
01:00Z
+11h
Sun
02:00Z
+12h
Sun
03:00Z
+13h
Sun
04:00Z
+14h
Sun
05:00Z
+15h
Sun
06:00Z
+16h
Sun
07:00Z
+17h
Sun
08:00Z
+18h
Sun
09:00Z
+19h
Sun
10:00Z
+20h
Sun
11:00Z
+21h
Sun
12:00Z
+22h
Sun
13:00Z
+23h
Sun
14:00Z
+24h
Sun
15:00Z
+25h
Sun
16:00Z
+26h
Wind Dir
50°
NE
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
70°
E
70°
E
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
Wind Speed
8kt
12kt
G20kt
12kt
G20kt
12kt
G20kt
18kt
G32kt
18kt
G32kt
18kt
G32kt
18kt
G32kt
18kt
G32kt
14kt
G24kt
14kt
G24kt
6kt
G24kt
6kt
G24kt
10kt
G24kt
10kt
G24kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
9kt
9kt
9kt
9kt
9kt
9kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
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
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
Clouds
SCT070
SCT070
SCT180
SCT070
SCT180
SCT070
SCT180
FEW090
SCT150
FEW090
SCT150
FEW090
SCT150
FEW090
SCT150
FEW090
SCT150
FEW090
BKN150
FEW090
BKN150
SCT090
BKN140
SCT090
BKN140
SCT140
SCT140
SCT140
SCT140
SCT140
SCT140
FEW140
FEW140
FEW140
FEW140
FEW140
FEW140
SCT070
SCT070
SCT070
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
15000ft
AGL
15000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ 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 VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 16:50
☀️
Day
🌇 16:50
☀️
Day
🌇 16:50
🌇
Dusk
🌇 16:50
🌙
Night
🌇 16:50
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 07:08
🌙
Night
🌅 07:08
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:08
☀️
Day
🌅 07:08
☀️
Day
🌅 07:08
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 16:51
☀️
Day
🌇 16:51
☀️
Day
🌇 16:51
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
50° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM171400 2026-01-17 14:00:00 - 2026-01-17 20:00:00
VFR
Wind
20° at 12 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT070 SCT180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northeast (20°) at 12kt. Gusts up to 20kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 7000 feet, Scattered clouds at 18000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM171700 2026-01-17 17:00:00 - 2026-01-17 23:00:00
VFR
Wind
360° at 18 kt
Gusts: 32 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW090 SCT150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (360°) at 18kt. Gusts up to 32kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 9000 feet, Scattered clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM172200 2026-01-17 22:00:00 - 2026-01-18 04:00:00
VFR
Wind
360° at 14 kt
Gusts: 24 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW090 BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (360°) at 14kt. Gusts up to 24kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 9000 feet, Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM180000 2026-01-18 00:00:00 - 2026-01-18 06:00:00
VFR
Wind
70° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT090 BKN140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 9000 feet, Broken clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM180200 2026-01-18 02:00:00 - 2026-01-18 08:00:00
VFR
Wind
210° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM180800 2026-01-18 08:00:00 - 2026-01-18 14:00:00
VFR
Wind
240° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 9kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM181700 2026-01-18 17:00:00 - 2026-01-18 23:00:00
VFR
Wind
310° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. 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.