Elmira Corning Regional Airport

KELM / ELM

Elmira/Corning, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KELM 101120Z 1012/1112 20004KT P6SM BKN035 TEMPO 1012/1014 BKN025 FM101400 20005KT P6SM BKN020 FM101800 22007G14KT P6SM -SHRA BKN035 PROB30 1018/1022 4SM -TSRA BKN025CB FM102300 23007KT P6SM BKN035 FM110600 25002KT P6SM OVC015

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
16:00Z
+-1h
Wed
17:00Z
+0h
Wed
18:00Z
+1h
Wed
19:00Z
+2h
Wed
20:00Z
+3h
Wed
21:00Z
+4h
Wed
22:00Z
+5h
Wed
23:00Z
+6h
Thu
00:00Z
+7h
Thu
01:00Z
+8h
Thu
02:00Z
+9h
Thu
03:00Z
+10h
Thu
04:00Z
+11h
Thu
05:00Z
+12h
Thu
06:00Z
+13h
Thu
07:00Z
+14h
Thu
08:00Z
+15h
Thu
09:00Z
+16h
Thu
10:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
220°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
200°
S
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
Wind Speed
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
G14 kt
4 kt
G14 kt
4 kt
G14 kt
4 kt
G14 kt
7 kt
G14 kt
7 kt
G14 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
4 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN035
BKN035
BKN025CB
BKN025CB
BKN025CB
BKN025CB
BKN035
BKN035
BKN035
BKN035
BKN035
BKN035
BKN035
BKN035
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
Ceiling
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:18Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:18Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:18Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:18Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:18Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:40Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:40Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:40Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:40Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:40Z
☀️
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
200° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 14:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM101400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
MVFR
Wind
200° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM101800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 7 kt
Gusts: 14 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 7 kt. Gusts up to 14 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 18:00Z - 22:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN025CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM102300 23:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
Wind
230° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM110600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Wind
250° at 2 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 2 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.