Wheeler Sack Army Air Field
KGTB
Fort Drum, US
Current TAF Forecast
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
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
170°
S
|
170°
S
|
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
220°
SW
|
| Wind Speed |
10kt
G15kt
|
10kt
G15kt
|
10kt
G20kt
|
10kt
G20kt
|
10kt
G20kt
|
10kt
G20kt
|
| Visibility |
3.2 km
|
3.2 km
|
1.923 km
|
1.923 km
|
1.923 km
|
1.923 km
|
| Weather |
Light Snow, Mist
-SN BR
|
Light Snow, Mist
-SN BR
|
Snow
SN
|
Snow
SN
|
Snow
SN
|
Snow
SN
|
| Clouds |
OVC030
|
OVC030
|
OVC008
|
OVC008
|
OVC008
|
OVC008
|
| Ceiling |
3000ft
AGL
|
3000ft
AGL
|
800ft
AGL
|
800ft
AGL
|
800ft
AGL
|
800ft
AGL
|
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Day/Night |
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
07:14
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (170°) at 10kt. Gusts up to 15kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 3.2 km. Weather conditions: Light Snow, Mist. Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 12kt. Gusts up to 18kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Overcast skies at 1200 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 10kt. Gusts up to 20kt are expected. Visibility will be poor at 0.8 km. Weather conditions: Showers Snow, Freezing Fog. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 10kt. Gusts up to 20kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 1.923 km. Weather conditions: Snow. Overcast skies at 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📚 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.