Central Nebraska Regional Airport

KGRI / GRI

Grand Island, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KGRI 290306Z 2903/2924 33007KT P6SM SCT015 BKN050 FM290600 31005KT P6SM SKC FM291000 30005KT 6SM BR FEW002 FM291400 29007KT P6SM SKC FM291800 27008KT P6SM SCT020 SCT250

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
03:00Z
+-1h
Wed
04:00Z
+0h
Wed
05:00Z
+1h
Wed
06:00Z
+2h
Wed
07:00Z
+3h
Wed
08:00Z
+4h
Wed
09:00Z
+5h
Wed
10:00Z
+6h
Wed
11:00Z
+7h
Wed
12:00Z
+8h
Wed
13:00Z
+9h
Wed
14:00Z
+10h
Wed
15:00Z
+11h
Wed
16:00Z
+12h
Wed
17:00Z
+13h
Wed
18:00Z
+14h
Wed
19:00Z
+15h
Wed
20:00Z
+16h
Wed
21:00Z
+17h
Wed
22:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
Wind Speed
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
Visibility
>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
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT015
BKN050
SCT015
BKN050
SCT015
BKN050
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
FEW002
FEW002
FEW002
FEW002
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
SCT020
SCT250
SCT020
SCT250
SCT020
SCT250
SCT020
SCT250
SCT020
SCT250
Ceiling
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ 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 VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:13Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:13Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:13Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:13Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:13Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:46Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:46Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:46Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:46Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:46Z
🌙
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
330° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT015 BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM290600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
310° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (310°) 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.

FM291000 10:00Z - 16:00Z
VFR
Wind
300° at 5 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
FEW002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Few clouds at 200 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM291400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
290° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM291800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 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.