Yampa Valley Airport

KHDN / HDN

Hayden, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KHDN 101126Z 1012/1112 25007KT P6SM FEW060 SCT120 FM101600 27012G23KT P6SM SKC FM101900 26022G36KT P6SM SKC FM110100 28026G45KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250 FM110400 30021G37KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250 FM110800 27012G23KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
16:00Z
+-1h
Wed
17:00Z
+0h
Wed
18:00Z
+1h
Wed
19:00Z
+2h
Wed
20:00Z
+3h
Wed
21:00Z
+4h
Wed
22:00Z
+5h
Wed
23:00Z
+6h
Thu
00:00Z
+7h
Thu
01:00Z
+8h
Thu
02:00Z
+9h
Thu
03:00Z
+10h
Thu
04:00Z
+11h
Thu
05:00Z
+12h
Thu
06:00Z
+13h
Thu
07:00Z
+14h
Thu
08:00Z
+15h
Thu
09:00Z
+16h
Thu
10:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
Wind Speed
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
22 kt
G36 kt
22 kt
G36 kt
22 kt
G36 kt
22 kt
G36 kt
22 kt
G36 kt
22 kt
G36 kt
26 kt
G45 kt
26 kt
G45 kt
26 kt
G45 kt
21 kt
G37 kt
21 kt
G37 kt
21 kt
G37 kt
21 kt
G37 kt
12 kt
G23 kt
12 kt
G23 kt
12 kt
G23 kt
Visibility
>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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW060
SCT120
FEW060
SCT120
FEW060
SCT120
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
FEW120
FEW250
FEW120
FEW250
FEW120
FEW250
FEW110
FEW250
FEW110
FEW250
FEW110
FEW250
FEW110
FEW250
FEW130
FEW250
FEW130
FEW250
FEW130
FEW250
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ 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
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:16Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:16Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:16Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:16Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:16Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:43Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:43Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:43Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:43Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:43Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
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
250° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW060 SCT120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 6000 feet, Scattered clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM101600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 12 kt
Gusts: 23 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 23 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM101900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 22 kt
Gusts: 36 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 22 kt. Gusts up to 36 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM110100 01:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
280° at 26 kt
Gusts: 45 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW120 FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (280°) at 26 kt. Gusts up to 45 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 12000 feet, Few clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM110400 04:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
Wind
300° at 21 kt
Gusts: 37 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW110 FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 21 kt. Gusts up to 37 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 11000 feet, Few clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM110800 08:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 12 kt
Gusts: 23 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW130 FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 23 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 13000 feet, Few 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.