Kenosha Regional Airport

KENW / ENW

Kenosha, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KENW 272122Z 2721/2818 17015G30KT P6SM SCT010 BKN035 TEMPO 2722/2723 3SM -TSRA BKN025CB FM280200 22012G20KT P6SM SCT030 BKN035 FM280600 27009KT P6SM FEW170 FM280900 33009KT P6SM SCT024 FM281700 02013KT P6SM FEW170

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
22:00Z
+-1h
Mon
23:00Z
+0h
Tue
00:00Z
+1h
Tue
01:00Z
+2h
Tue
02:00Z
+3h
Tue
03:00Z
+4h
Tue
04:00Z
+5h
Tue
05:00Z
+6h
Tue
06:00Z
+7h
Tue
07:00Z
+8h
Tue
08:00Z
+9h
Tue
09:00Z
+10h
Tue
10:00Z
+11h
Tue
11:00Z
+12h
Tue
12:00Z
+13h
Tue
13:00Z
+14h
Tue
14:00Z
+15h
Tue
15:00Z
+16h
Tue
16:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
170°
S
170°
S
Wind Speed
15 kt
G30 kt
15 kt
G30 kt
15 kt
G30 kt
15 kt
G30 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
9 kt
G30 kt
9 kt
G30 kt
9 kt
G30 kt
9 kt
G30 kt
9 kt
G30 kt
9 kt
G30 kt
9 kt
G30 kt
9 kt
G30 kt
9 kt
G30 kt
15 kt
G30 kt
15 kt
G30 kt
Visibility
>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
Clouds
SCT010
BKN035
SCT010
BKN035
SCT010
BKN035
SCT010
BKN035
SCT030
BKN035
SCT030
BKN035
SCT030
BKN035
SCT030
BKN035
FEW170
FEW170
FEW170
SCT024
SCT024
SCT024
SCT024
SCT024
SCT024
SCT010
BKN035
SCT010
BKN035
Ceiling
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
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:53Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:53Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:53Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:53Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:53Z
☀️
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
170° at 15 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT010 BKN035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (170°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 22:00Z - 23:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN025CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM280200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 12 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030 BKN035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM280600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW170
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 17000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM280900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Wind
330° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT024
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2400 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM281700 17:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
20° at 13 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW170
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northeast (20°) at 13 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 17000 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.