Davis Monthan Air Force Base

KDMA / DMA

Tucson, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF COR KDMA 241903Z 2419/2601 29012KT 9999 SCT160 QNH2992INS BECMG 2422/2423 32012G20KT 9999 VCTS BKN150CB QNH2988INS BECMG 2500/2501 32012G20KT 9000 VCTS -SHRA BKN160CB QNH2988INS BECMG 2502/2503 29009KT 9999 NSW BKN150 QNH2991INS BECMG 2507/2508 VRB06KT 9999 SCT160 QNH2994INS BECMG 2518/2519 29009KT 9999 SCT200 QNH2988INS BECMG 2520/2521 31012G20KT 9999 BKN130 QNH2982INS TX41/2422Z TN27/2512Z

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
Thu
17:00Z
+18h
Thu
18:00Z
+19h
Thu
19:00Z
+20h
Thu
20:00Z
+21h
Thu
21:00Z
+22h
Thu
22:00Z
+23h
Thu
23:00Z
+24h
Wind Dir
290°
W
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
Wind Speed
12 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT160
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
BKN150CB
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:56Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:56Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:56Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:56Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:56Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:03Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:03Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:03Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:03Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:03Z
🌙
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
290° at 12 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT160
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 16000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 22:00Z - 23:00Z
MVFR
Wind
320° at 12 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN150CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 00:00Z - 01:00Z
MVFR
Wind
320° at 12 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
9 km
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN160CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 9 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 16000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 02:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
290° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 07:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT160
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 16000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 18:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
290° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 20:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
310° at 12 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN130
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 13000 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.