El Paso International Airport

KELP / ELP

El Paso, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KELP 151125Z 1512/1612 05006KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN150 FM151400 03005KT P6SM SCT100 FM151800 27005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150 PROB30 1600/1603 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
14:00Z
+-1h
Mon
15:00Z
+0h
Mon
16:00Z
+1h
Mon
17:00Z
+2h
Mon
18:00Z
+3h
Mon
19:00Z
+4h
Mon
20:00Z
+5h
Mon
21:00Z
+6h
Mon
22:00Z
+7h
Mon
23:00Z
+8h
Tue
00:00Z
+9h
Tue
01:00Z
+10h
Tue
02:00Z
+11h
Tue
03:00Z
+12h
Tue
04:00Z
+13h
Tue
05:00Z
+14h
Tue
06:00Z
+15h
Tue
07:00Z
+16h
Tue
08:00Z
+17h
Tue
09:00Z
+18h
Tue
10:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 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
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT100
BKN150
SCT100
BKN150
SCT100
BKN150
SCT100
BKN150
FEW080
SCT150
FEW080
SCT150
FEW080
SCT150
FEW080
SCT150
FEW080
SCT150
FEW080
SCT150
BKN060CB
BKN060CB
BKN060CB
SCT100
BKN150
SCT100
BKN150
SCT100
BKN150
SCT100
BKN150
SCT100
BKN150
SCT100
BKN150
SCT100
BKN150
SCT100
BKN150
Ceiling
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 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 VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:02Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:02Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:02Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:02Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:02Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:57Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:57Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:57Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:57Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:57Z
☀️
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
50° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100 BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM151400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
30° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM151800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW080 SCT150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 8000 feet, Scattered clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 00:00Z - 03:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN060CB
📖 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 6000 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.