Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport

KDET / DET

Detroit, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KDET 271120Z 2712/2812 24005KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 FM271600 24010KT P6SM BKN060 BKN250 PROB30 2718/2722 4SM -TSRA OVC030CB FM280100 22005KT P6SM SCT045 BKN120 OVC250 PROB30 2803/2807 4SM -SHRA FM280900 33007KT P6SM BKN015 OVC025

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
14:00Z
+-1h
Mon
15:00Z
+0h
Mon
16:00Z
+1h
Mon
17:00Z
+2h
Mon
18:00Z
+3h
Mon
19:00Z
+4h
Mon
20:00Z
+5h
Mon
21:00Z
+6h
Mon
22:00Z
+7h
Mon
23:00Z
+8h
Tue
00:00Z
+9h
Tue
01:00Z
+10h
Tue
02:00Z
+11h
Tue
03:00Z
+12h
Tue
04:00Z
+13h
Tue
05:00Z
+14h
Tue
06:00Z
+15h
Tue
07:00Z
+16h
Tue
08:00Z
+17h
Tue
09:00Z
+18h
Tue
10:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
330°
NW
330°
NW
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
10 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
7 kt
7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
☀️ 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
SCT120
BKN250
SCT120
BKN250
BKN060
BKN250
BKN060
BKN250
OVC030CB
OVC030CB
OVC030CB
OVC030CB
SCT120
BKN250
SCT120
BKN250
SCT120
BKN250
SCT045
BKN120
SCT045
BKN120
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT120
BKN250
SCT120
BKN250
BKN015
OVC025
BKN015
OVC025
Ceiling
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:06Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:06Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:06Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:06Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:06Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:53Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:53Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:53Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:53Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:53Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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
240° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT120 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 12000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM271600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN060 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 6000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 18:00Z - 22:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
OVC030CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM280100 01:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT045 BKN120 OVC250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4500 feet, Broken clouds at 12000 feet, Overcast skies at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 03:00Z - 07:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM280900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
MVFR
Wind
330° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN015 OVC025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.