Durango La Plata County Airport

KDRO / DRO

Durango, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KDRO 251739Z 2518/2618 12007KT P6SM FEW120 FM252000 34010G20KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150 PROB30 2520/2602 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN090CB FM260200 03006KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN110 FM260600 VRB03KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
20:00Z
+-1h
Sat
21:00Z
+0h
Sat
22:00Z
+1h
Sat
23:00Z
+2h
Sun
00:00Z
+3h
Sun
01:00Z
+4h
Sun
02:00Z
+5h
Sun
03:00Z
+6h
Sun
04:00Z
+7h
Sun
05:00Z
+8h
Sun
06:00Z
+9h
Sun
07:00Z
+10h
Sun
08:00Z
+11h
Sun
09:00Z
+12h
Sun
10:00Z
+13h
Sun
11:00Z
+14h
Sun
12:00Z
+15h
Sun
13:00Z
+16h
Sun
14:00Z
+17h
Sun
15:00Z
+18h
Sun
16:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
Wind Speed
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW120
FEW120
FEW120
FEW120
FEW120
FEW120
SCT080
BKN110
SCT080
BKN110
SCT080
BKN110
SCT080
BKN110
FEW120
SCT250
FEW120
SCT250
FEW120
SCT250
FEW120
SCT250
FEW120
SCT250
FEW120
SCT250
FEW120
FEW120
FEW120
FEW120
FEW120
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 19:01Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:01Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:59Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:59Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:59Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:59Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:59Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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
VFR
Wind
120° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM252000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
340° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW090 SCT150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 9000 feet, Scattered clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 20:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN090CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 9000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM260200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
30° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT080 BKN110
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 8000 feet, Broken clouds at 11000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM260600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW120 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 12000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 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.