Grand Junction Regional Airport

KGJT / GJT

Grand Junction, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KGJT 051132Z 0512/0612 09009KT P6SM FEW250 FM051600 30009KT P6SM BKN100 FM052000 30014G22KT P6SM FEW090 BKN120 PROB30 0522/0524 6SM -SHRA BKN080 FM060000 32012KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 OVC090 PROB30 0600/0606 4SM -SHRASN BR OVC025 FM060600 35006KT P6SM SCT020 OVC035 PROB30 0606/0612 4SM -SHRASN BR OVC020

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
12:00Z
+-1h
Thu
13:00Z
+0h
Thu
14:00Z
+1h
Thu
15:00Z
+2h
Thu
16:00Z
+3h
Thu
17:00Z
+4h
Thu
18:00Z
+5h
Thu
19:00Z
+6h
Thu
20:00Z
+7h
Thu
21:00Z
+8h
Thu
22:00Z
+9h
Thu
23:00Z
+10h
Fri
00:00Z
+11h
Fri
01:00Z
+12h
Fri
02:00Z
+13h
Fri
03:00Z
+14h
Fri
04:00Z
+15h
Fri
05:00Z
+16h
Fri
06:00Z
+17h
Fri
07:00Z
+18h
Fri
08:00Z
+19h
Fri
09:00Z
+20h
Fri
10:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
Wind Speed
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
14 kt
G22 kt
14 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
6SM
6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers RASN, Mist
-SHRASN BR
30%
Light Showers RASN, Mist
-SHRASN BR
30%
Light Showers RASN, Mist
-SHRASN BR
30%
Light Showers RASN, Mist
-SHRASN BR
30%
Light Showers RASN, Mist
-SHRASN BR
30%
Light Showers RASN, Mist
-SHRASN BR
30%
Light Showers RASN, Mist
-SHRASN BR
30%
Light Showers RASN, Mist
-SHRASN BR
30%
Light Showers RASN, Mist
-SHRASN BR
30%
Light Showers RASN, Mist
-SHRASN BR
30%
Light Showers RASN, Mist
-SHRASN BR
30%
Clouds
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
FEW090
BKN120
FEW090
BKN120
BKN080
BKN080
OVC025
OVC025
OVC025
OVC025
OVC025
OVC025
OVC020
OVC020
OVC020
OVC020
OVC020
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:36Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:36Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:36Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:36Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:36Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:21Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:21Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:21Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:21Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:21Z
☀️
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
90° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (90°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM051600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
300° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM052000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
300° at 14 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW090 BKN120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 14 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 9000 feet, Broken clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 22:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM060000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT060 OVC090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 6000 feet, Overcast skies at 9000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 00:00Z - 06:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Showers RASN, Mist
Clouds
OVC025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers RASN, Mist. Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM060600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
350° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020 OVC035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (350°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Overcast skies at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 06:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Showers RASN, Mist
Clouds
OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers RASN, Mist. Overcast skies at 2000 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.