Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport

KDIK / DIK

Dickinson, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KDIK 041743Z 0418/0518 32008KT P6SM FEW250 FM042200 04010KT P6SM SCT220 TEMPO 0423/0503 BKN006 FM050300 08013KT 6SM BR SCT003 OVC007 FM050700 09013KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC004 FM050900 10011KT 1SM BR OVC003

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
22:00Z
+-1h
Wed
23:00Z
+0h
Thu
00:00Z
+1h
Thu
01:00Z
+2h
Thu
02:00Z
+3h
Thu
03:00Z
+4h
Thu
04:00Z
+5h
Thu
05:00Z
+6h
Thu
06:00Z
+7h
Thu
07:00Z
+8h
Thu
08:00Z
+9h
Thu
09:00Z
+10h
Thu
10:00Z
+11h
Thu
11:00Z
+12h
Thu
12:00Z
+13h
Thu
13:00Z
+14h
Thu
14:00Z
+15h
Thu
15:00Z
+16h
Thu
16:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
90°
E
90°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
320°
NW
320°
NW
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
13 kt
13 kt
13 kt
13 kt
13 kt
13 kt
11 kt
11 kt
11 kt
11 kt
11 kt
11 kt
8 kt
8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW250
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
BKN006
SCT003
OVC007
SCT003
OVC007
SCT003
OVC007
SCT003
OVC007
OVC004
OVC004
OVC003
OVC003
OVC003
OVC003
OVC003
OVC003
FEW250
FEW250
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
300 ft
AGL
300 ft
AGL
300 ft
AGL
300 ft
AGL
300 ft
AGL
300 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:26Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:26Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:26Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:26Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:26Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:33Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:33Z
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
320° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM042200 22:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
40° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT220
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 22000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 23:00Z - 03:00Z
IFR
Clouds
BKN006
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 600 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM050300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
IFR
Wind
80° at 13 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
SCT003 OVC007
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (80°) at 13 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 300 feet, Overcast skies at 700 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM050700 07:00Z - 13:00Z
LIFR
Wind
90° at 13 kt
Visibility
1/2SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (90°) at 13 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1/2SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Overcast skies at 400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM050900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
LIFR
Wind
100° at 11 kt
Visibility
1SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC003
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (100°) at 11 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Overcast skies at 300 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument 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.