Eagle County Regional Airport

KEGE / EGE

Eagle, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KEGE 261737Z 2618/2718 26003KT P6SM SCT250 FM262000 27009KT P6SM VCSH FEW100 BKN110 PROB30 2620/2702 VRB15G29KT -TSRA BKN080CB FM270300 09005KT P6SM SCT090 BKN110 FM271000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT060 OVC250

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
21:00Z
+-1h
Sun
22:00Z
+0h
Sun
23:00Z
+1h
Mon
00:00Z
+2h
Mon
01:00Z
+3h
Mon
02:00Z
+4h
Mon
03:00Z
+5h
Mon
04:00Z
+6h
Mon
05:00Z
+7h
Mon
06:00Z
+8h
Mon
07:00Z
+9h
Mon
08:00Z
+10h
Mon
09:00Z
+11h
Mon
10:00Z
+12h
Mon
11:00Z
+13h
Mon
12:00Z
+14h
Mon
13:00Z
+15h
Mon
14:00Z
+16h
Mon
15:00Z
+17h
Mon
16:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
260°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
260°
W
Wind Speed
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
Visibility
>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
Clouds
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT090
BKN110
SCT090
BKN110
SCT090
BKN110
SCT090
BKN110
SCT090
BKN110
SCT090
BKN110
SCT250
SCT060
OVC250
SCT060
OVC250
SCT060
OVC250
SCT060
OVC250
SCT060
OVC250
SCT060
OVC250
SCT250
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 19:04Z
🌙
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
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
260° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (260°) at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM262000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW100 BKN110
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 11000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 20:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 15 kt
Gusts: 29 kt
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN080CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 15 kt. Gusts up to 29 kt are expected. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM270300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
90° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT090 BKN110
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (90°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 9000 feet, Broken clouds at 11000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM271000 10:00Z - 16:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT060 OVC250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 6000 feet, Overcast skies 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.