Duluth International Airport

KDLH / DLH

Duluth, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KDLH 110222Z 1102/1124 32010G18KT P6SM BKN035 FM110500 27008KT 2SM BR BKN004 FM110700 26007KT P6SM FEW004 FM111400 24009KT P6SM SCT160 FM111900 22013G22KT P6SM BKN070

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
03:00Z
+-1h
Thu
04:00Z
+0h
Thu
05:00Z
+1h
Thu
06:00Z
+2h
Thu
07:00Z
+3h
Thu
08:00Z
+4h
Thu
09:00Z
+5h
Thu
10:00Z
+6h
Thu
11:00Z
+7h
Thu
12:00Z
+8h
Thu
13:00Z
+9h
Thu
14:00Z
+10h
Thu
15:00Z
+11h
Thu
16:00Z
+12h
Thu
17:00Z
+13h
Thu
18:00Z
+14h
Thu
19:00Z
+15h
Thu
20:00Z
+16h
Thu
21:00Z
+17h
Thu
22:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
320°
NW
320°
NW
270°
W
270°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
320°
NW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
Wind Speed
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
7 kt
G18 kt
7 kt
G18 kt
7 kt
G18 kt
7 kt
G18 kt
7 kt
G18 kt
7 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
9 kt
G18 kt
9 kt
G18 kt
9 kt
G18 kt
9 kt
G18 kt
9 kt
G18 kt
13 kt
G22 kt
13 kt
G22 kt
13 kt
G22 kt
13 kt
G22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
2SM
2SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN035
BKN035
BKN004
BKN004
FEW004
FEW004
FEW004
FEW004
FEW004
FEW004
BKN035
SCT160
SCT160
SCT160
SCT160
SCT160
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
Ceiling
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
3,500 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR LIFR LIFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:34Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:34Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:34Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:34Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:25Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:25Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:25Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:25Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:25Z
🌙
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
320° at 10 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM110500 05:00Z - 11:00Z
LIFR
Wind
270° at 8 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM110700 07:00Z - 13:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 400 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM111400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT160
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 16000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM111900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 13 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 13 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 7000 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.