Caldwell Executive Airport

KEUL

Caldwell, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KEUL 210520Z 2106/2206 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200 FM211500 13005KT P6SM SKC FM212100 19010G18KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 2122/2124 -SHRA BKN120 FM220300 28020G35KT P6SM -SHRA SCT070 OVC100

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
07:00Z
+-1h
Tue
08:00Z
+0h
Tue
09:00Z
+1h
Tue
10:00Z
+2h
Tue
11:00Z
+3h
Tue
12:00Z
+4h
Tue
13:00Z
+5h
Tue
14:00Z
+6h
Tue
15:00Z
+7h
Tue
16:00Z
+8h
Tue
17:00Z
+9h
Tue
18:00Z
+10h
Tue
19:00Z
+11h
Tue
20:00Z
+12h
Tue
21:00Z
+13h
Tue
22:00Z
+14h
Tue
23:00Z
+15h
Wed
00:00Z
+16h
Wed
01:00Z
+17h
Wed
02:00Z
+18h
Wed
03:00Z
+19h
Wed
04:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
190°
S
VRB
VRB
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
280°
W
280°
W
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
5 kt
G18 kt
5 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
20 kt
G35 kt
20 kt
G35 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>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
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Clouds
SCT200
SCT200
SCT200
SCT200
SCT200
SCT200
SCT200
SCT200
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
BKN150
BKN120
BKN120
BKN150
BKN150
BKN150
SCT070
OVC100
SCT070
OVC100
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
15,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 05:20Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:39Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:39Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:39Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:39Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:39Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:19Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:19Z
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
VRB° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM211500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
130° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM212100 21:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 10 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 22:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM220300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
280° at 20 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT070 OVC100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (280°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 7000 feet, Overcast skies at 10000 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.