Denver International Airport

KDEN / DEN

Denver, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KDEN 252323Z 2600/2706 17015G25KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140 PROB30 2600/2601 VRB20G35KT -SHRA BKN100 FM260100 18012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140 PROB30 2601/2604 VRB20G30KT -SHRA BKN100 FM260400 21010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140 FM261300 25007KT P6SM FEW140 FM261700 34008KT P6SM SCT100 SCT140 PROB30 2621/2701 VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN100 FM270100 32007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140 FM270500 22007KT P6SM SCT100 SCT140

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
02:00Z
+-1h
Sun
03:00Z
+0h
Sun
04:00Z
+1h
Sun
05:00Z
+2h
Sun
06:00Z
+3h
Sun
07:00Z
+4h
Sun
08:00Z
+5h
Sun
09:00Z
+6h
Sun
10:00Z
+7h
Sun
11:00Z
+8h
Sun
12:00Z
+9h
Sun
13:00Z
+10h
Sun
14:00Z
+11h
Sun
15:00Z
+12h
Sun
16:00Z
+13h
Sun
17:00Z
+14h
Sun
18:00Z
+15h
Sun
19:00Z
+16h
Sun
20:00Z
+17h
Sun
21:00Z
+18h
Sun
22:00Z
+19h
Sun
23:00Z
+20h
Mon
00:00Z
+21h
Mon
01:00Z
+22h
Mon
02:00Z
+23h
Mon
03:00Z
+24h
Mon
04:00Z
+25h
Wind Dir
170°
S
170°
S
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
Wind Speed
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
8 kt
G25 kt
8 kt
G25 kt
8 kt
G25 kt
8 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 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
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT100
BKN140
SCT100
BKN140
FEW100
SCT140
FEW100
SCT140
FEW100
SCT140
FEW100
SCT140
FEW100
SCT140
FEW100
SCT140
SCT100
BKN140
SCT100
BKN140
SCT100
BKN140
FEW140
FEW140
FEW140
FEW140
SCT100
SCT140
SCT100
SCT140
SCT100
SCT140
SCT100
SCT140
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
SCT100
BKN140
SCT100
BKN140
SCT100
BKN140
SCT100
BKN140
Ceiling
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
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
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:55Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:55Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:55Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:55Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:55Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:04Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:04Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:04Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:04Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:04Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:56Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:56Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:56Z
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
170° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100 BKN140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (170°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 00:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 20 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 20 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt are expected. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM260100 01:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100 BKN140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (180°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 01:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 20 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM260400 04:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
Wind
210° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW100 SCT140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 10000 feet, Scattered clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM261300 13:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM261700 17:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
340° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100 SCT140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet, Scattered clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 21:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM270100 01:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100 BKN140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM270500 05:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100 SCT140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet, Scattered clouds at 14000 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.