Dawson Community Airport

KGDV / GDV

Glendive, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KGDV 251720Z 2518/2618 12011G20KT P6SM SCT140 PROB30 2601/2605 6SM -TSRA OVC050CB FM260500 15009KT P6SM BKN070 PROB30 2605/2607 6SM -SHRA OVC030 FM260700 13008KT P6SM BKN070 PROB30 2607/2612 6SM -SHRA OVC040 FM261600 13009KT P6SM BKN022

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
19:00Z
+-1h
Thu
20:00Z
+0h
Thu
21:00Z
+1h
Thu
22:00Z
+2h
Thu
23:00Z
+3h
Fri
00:00Z
+4h
Fri
01:00Z
+5h
Fri
02:00Z
+6h
Fri
03:00Z
+7h
Fri
04:00Z
+8h
Fri
05:00Z
+9h
Fri
06:00Z
+10h
Fri
07:00Z
+11h
Fri
08:00Z
+12h
Fri
09:00Z
+13h
Fri
10:00Z
+14h
Fri
11:00Z
+15h
Fri
12:00Z
+16h
Fri
13:00Z
+17h
Fri
14:00Z
+18h
Fri
15:00Z
+19h
Fri
16:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
130°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
130°
SE
Wind Speed
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
11 kt
G20 kt
9 kt
G20 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
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT140
SCT140
SCT140
SCT140
SCT140
SCT140
OVC050CB
OVC050CB
OVC050CB
OVC050CB
OVC030
OVC030
OVC040
OVC040
OVC040
OVC040
OVC040
BKN070
SCT140
SCT140
SCT140
BKN022
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,200 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 19:27Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:27Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:27Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:32Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:32Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:32Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:32Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:32Z
☀️
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
120° at 11 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 11 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 01:00Z - 05:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
OVC050CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Overcast skies at 5000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM260500 05:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Wind
150° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 05:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM260700 07:00Z - 13:00Z
VFR
Wind
130° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 07:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
OVC040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Overcast skies at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM261600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
MVFR
Wind
130° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN022
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2200 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.