Laughlin Air Force Base

KDLF / DLF

Del Rio, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD KDLF 092310Z 0923/1101 14015G25KT 9999 FEW050 SCT150 QNH2985INS BECMG 1004/1005 13012KT 9999 BKN020 QNH2991INS TEMPO 1010/1016 BKN010 BECMG 1016/1017 14012G22KT 9999 SCT030 QNH2978INS TX36/0923Z TN24/1012Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0923 NEXT 1011

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
09:00Z
+-1h
Wed
10:00Z
+0h
Wed
11:00Z
+1h
Wed
12:00Z
+2h
Wed
13:00Z
+3h
Wed
14:00Z
+4h
Wed
15:00Z
+5h
Wed
16:00Z
+6h
Wed
17:00Z
+7h
Wed
18:00Z
+8h
Wed
19:00Z
+9h
Wed
20:00Z
+10h
Wed
21:00Z
+11h
Wed
22:00Z
+12h
Wed
23:00Z
+13h
Wind Dir
140°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
Wind Speed
15 kt
G25 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
1.011 km
1.011 km
1.011 km
1.011 km
1.011 km
1.011 km
1.011 km
1.011 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW050
SCT150
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
BKN010
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:57Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:57Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:57Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:57Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:57Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
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
140° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW050 SCT150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 5000 feet, Scattered clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 04:00Z - 05:00Z
MVFR
Wind
130° at 12 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 10:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 16:00Z - 17:00Z
LIFR
Wind
140° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
1.011 km
Clouds
SCT030
📖 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 poor at 1.011 km. Scattered clouds at 3000 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.