East Texas Regional Airport

KGGG / GGG

Longview, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
KGGG 152359Z 1600/1624 VRB04KT P6SM SCT045 SCT250 FM160100 VRB03KT P6SM FEW080 FM160600 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250 FM161400 32005KT P6SM SCT090 FM162000 34005KT P6SM SCT070 SCT120 SCT250

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
04:00Z
+-1h
Tue
05:00Z
+0h
Tue
06:00Z
+1h
Tue
07:00Z
+2h
Tue
08:00Z
+3h
Tue
09:00Z
+4h
Tue
10:00Z
+5h
Tue
11:00Z
+6h
Tue
12:00Z
+7h
Tue
13:00Z
+8h
Tue
14:00Z
+9h
Tue
15:00Z
+10h
Tue
16:00Z
+11h
Tue
17:00Z
+12h
Tue
18:00Z
+13h
Tue
19:00Z
+14h
Tue
20:00Z
+15h
Tue
21:00Z
+16h
Tue
22:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
Wind Speed
4kt
4kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
4kt
4kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
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
SCT045
SCT250
SCT045
SCT250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
SCT045
SCT250
SCT045
SCT250
SCT090
SCT090
SCT090
SCT090
SCT090
SCT090
SCT070
SCT120
SCT070
SCT120
SCT070
SCT120
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:53
🌙
Night
🌅 05:53
☀️
Day
🌅 05:53
☀️
Day
🌅 05:53
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:06
☀️
Day
🌇 18:06
☀️
Day
🌇 18:06
🌙
Night
🌇 18:06
🌙
Night
🌇 18:06
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
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
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT045 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 4kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4500 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160100 2025-10-16 01:00:00 - 2025-10-16 07:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160600 2025-09-16 06:00:00 - 2025-09-16 12:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM161400 2025-09-16 14:00:00 - 2025-09-16 20:00:00
VFR
Wind
320° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 9000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM162000 2025-09-16 20:00:00 - 2025-09-17 02:00:00
VFR
Wind
340° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT070 SCT120 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 7000 feet, Scattered clouds at 12000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 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.