Arlington Municipal Airport

KGKY

Arlington, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KGKY 112325Z 1200/1224 12012KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN080 FM120200 13012KT P6SM BKN100 FM120800 13014KT P6SM BKN015 FM121200 14015KT P6SM VCTS SCT008 BKN012CB TEMPO 1213/1215 5SM -TSRA BKN012CB FM121500 15013KT P6SM VCSH BKN008 FM121700 15014KT P6SM BKN017 FM122000 16014KT P6SM BKN030

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
00:00Z
+-1h
Sun
01:00Z
+0h
Sun
02:00Z
+1h
Sun
03:00Z
+2h
Sun
04:00Z
+3h
Sun
05:00Z
+4h
Sun
06:00Z
+5h
Sun
07:00Z
+6h
Sun
08:00Z
+7h
Sun
09:00Z
+8h
Sun
10:00Z
+9h
Sun
11:00Z
+10h
Sun
12:00Z
+11h
Sun
13:00Z
+12h
Sun
14:00Z
+13h
Sun
15:00Z
+14h
Sun
16:00Z
+15h
Sun
17:00Z
+16h
Sun
18:00Z
+17h
Sun
19:00Z
+18h
Sun
20:00Z
+19h
Sun
21:00Z
+20h
Sun
22:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
120°
SE
120°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
140°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
Wind Speed
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
15 kt
12 kt
12 kt
13 kt
13 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
14 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
5SM
5SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT040
BKN080
SCT040
BKN080
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
BKN015
BKN015
BKN015
BKN015
SCT008
BKN012CB
BKN012CB
BKN012CB
BKN008
BKN008
BKN017
BKN017
BKN017
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
Ceiling
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
1,700 ft
AGL
1,700 ft
AGL
1,700 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:38Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:38Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:38Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:38Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:38Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:21Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:21Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:21Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:21Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:21Z
🌙
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
120° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM120200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
130° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM120800 08:00Z - 14:00Z
MVFR
Wind
130° at 14 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 14 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM121200 12:00Z - 18:00Z
MVFR
Wind
140° at 15 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT008 BKN012CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 15 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 800 feet, Broken clouds at 1200 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 13:00Z - 15:00Z
IFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN012CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 1200 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM121500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
IFR
Wind
150° at 13 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN008
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 13 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM121700 17:00Z - 23:00Z
MVFR
Wind
150° at 14 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN017
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 14 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 1700 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM122000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 14 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 14 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3000 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.