Laughlin Air Force Base

KDLF / DLF

Del Rio, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD KDLF 041635Z 0416/0507 13010G18KT 9999 FEW020 BKN025 QNH2992INS BECMG 0417/0418 14010G18KT 9999 SCT030 BKN060 QNH2995INS BECMG 0423/0424 14012G20KT 9999 VCSH BKN050 QNH2987INS TEMPO 0500/0503 8000 -SHRA VCTS BKN040CB BECMG 0504/0505 14012G22KT 9999 NSW SCT020 QNH2984INS TX30/0421Z TN22/0413Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
21:00Z
+-1h
Wed
22:00Z
+0h
Wed
23:00Z
+1h
Thu
00:00Z
+2h
Thu
01:00Z
+3h
Thu
02:00Z
+4h
Thu
03:00Z
+5h
Thu
04:00Z
+6h
Thu
05:00Z
+7h
Wind Dir
130°
SE
130°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
Wind Speed
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
8 km
8 km
8 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW020
BKN025
FEW020
BKN025
BKN050
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
BKN050
SCT020
SCT020
Ceiling
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:17Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:17Z
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
MVFR
Wind
130° at 10 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW020 BKN025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 17:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 10 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT030 BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 23:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 12 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 00:00Z - 03:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 04:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2000 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.