Yampa Valley Airport

KHDN / HDN

Hayden, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KHDN 242326Z 2500/2524 24021G30KT P6SM SCT120 BKN140 FM250200 30012G21KT P6SM SCT130 BKN250 FM250400 26006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN110 FM250600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT090 BKN250 FM251700 26009KT P6SM FEW080 BKN250 FM252000 27014G26KT P6SM FEW090 BKN130

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
00:00Z
+-1h
Sat
01:00Z
+0h
Sat
02:00Z
+1h
Sat
03:00Z
+2h
Sat
04:00Z
+3h
Sat
05:00Z
+4h
Sat
06:00Z
+5h
Sat
07:00Z
+6h
Sat
08:00Z
+7h
Sat
09:00Z
+8h
Sat
10:00Z
+9h
Sat
11:00Z
+10h
Sat
12:00Z
+11h
Sat
13:00Z
+12h
Sat
14:00Z
+13h
Sat
15:00Z
+14h
Sat
16:00Z
+15h
Sat
17:00Z
+16h
Sat
18:00Z
+17h
Sat
19:00Z
+18h
Sat
20:00Z
+19h
Sat
21:00Z
+20h
Sat
22:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
240°
SW
240°
SW
300°
NW
300°
NW
260°
W
260°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
Wind Speed
21 kt
G30 kt
21 kt
G30 kt
12 kt
G21 kt
12 kt
G21 kt
6 kt
G30 kt
6 kt
G30 kt
4 kt
G30 kt
4 kt
G30 kt
4 kt
G30 kt
4 kt
G30 kt
4 kt
G30 kt
4 kt
G30 kt
21 kt
G30 kt
21 kt
G30 kt
21 kt
G30 kt
21 kt
G30 kt
21 kt
G30 kt
9 kt
G30 kt
9 kt
G30 kt
9 kt
G30 kt
14 kt
G26 kt
14 kt
G26 kt
14 kt
G26 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT120
BKN140
SCT120
BKN140
SCT130
BKN250
SCT130
BKN250
SCT100
BKN110
SCT100
BKN110
SCT090
BKN250
SCT090
BKN250
SCT090
BKN250
SCT090
BKN250
SCT090
BKN250
SCT090
BKN250
SCT120
BKN140
SCT120
BKN140
SCT120
BKN140
SCT120
BKN140
SCT120
BKN140
FEW080
BKN250
FEW080
BKN250
FEW080
BKN250
FEW090
BKN130
FEW090
BKN130
FEW090
BKN130
Ceiling
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
13,000 ft
AGL
13,000 ft
AGL
13,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:18Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:18Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:18Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:18Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:18Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:41Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:41Z
🌙
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
240° at 21 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT120 BKN140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 21 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 12000 feet, Broken clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM250200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
300° at 12 kt
Gusts: 21 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT130 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 21 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 13000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM250400 04:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100 BKN110
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 11000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM250600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT090 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 9000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM251700 17:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW080 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 8000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM252000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 14 kt
Gusts: 26 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW090 BKN130
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 14 kt. Gusts up to 26 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 9000 feet, Broken clouds at 13000 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.