Piedmont Triad International Airport

KGSO / GSO

Greensboro, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KGSO 092338Z 1000/1024 24005KT P6SM FEW025 SCT040 OVC200 FM100900 21007KT P6SM SCT015 OVC100 FM101400 24010G16KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 OVC100 PROB30 1018/1024 5SM -TSRA BR OVC050CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
01:00Z
+-1h
Wed
02:00Z
+0h
Wed
03:00Z
+1h
Wed
04:00Z
+2h
Wed
05:00Z
+3h
Wed
06:00Z
+4h
Wed
07:00Z
+5h
Wed
08:00Z
+6h
Wed
09:00Z
+7h
Wed
10:00Z
+8h
Wed
11:00Z
+9h
Wed
12:00Z
+10h
Wed
13:00Z
+11h
Wed
14:00Z
+12h
Wed
15:00Z
+13h
Wed
16:00Z
+14h
Wed
17:00Z
+15h
Wed
18:00Z
+16h
Wed
19:00Z
+17h
Wed
20:00Z
+18h
Wed
21:00Z
+19h
Wed
22:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
10 kt
G16 kt
10 kt
G16 kt
10 kt
G16 kt
10 kt
G16 kt
5 kt
G16 kt
5 kt
G16 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
-TSRA BR
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
-TSRA BR
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
-TSRA BR
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
-TSRA BR
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
-TSRA BR
30%
Clouds
FEW025
SCT040
FEW025
SCT040
FEW025
SCT040
FEW025
SCT040
FEW025
SCT040
FEW025
SCT040
FEW025
SCT040
FEW025
SCT040
SCT015
OVC100
SCT015
OVC100
SCT015
OVC100
SCT015
OVC100
SCT015
OVC100
BKN050
OVC100
BKN050
OVC100
BKN050
OVC100
BKN050
OVC100
OVC050CB
OVC050CB
OVC050CB
OVC050CB
OVC050CB
Ceiling
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:50Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:50Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:50Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:50Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:50Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:09Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:09Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:09Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:09Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:09Z
🌙
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
240° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW025 SCT040 OVC200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 2500 feet, Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Overcast skies at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM100900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Wind
210° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT015 OVC100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Overcast skies at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM101400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 10 kt
Gusts: 16 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN050 OVC100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 16 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 5000 feet, Overcast skies at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 18:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC050CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 5000 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.