Hill Air Force Base

KHIF / HIF

Ogden, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD KHIF 272200Z 2722/2903 31010KT 9999 FEW120 BKN150 QNH3007INS TEMPO 2722/2803 25015G25KT 9000 -TSRA BKN100CB BECMG 2802/2803 10012KT 9999 FEW100 BKN120 QNH3005INS TEMPO 2803/2808 29015G25KT VCTS BKN090CB BECMG 2818/2819 25009KT 9999 FEW120 SCT150 QNH3006INS BECMG 2901/2902 09010G15KT 9999 FEW140 QNH3007INS TX37/2722Z TN26/2813Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
22:00Z
+-1h
Mon
23:00Z
+0h
Tue
00:00Z
+1h
Tue
01:00Z
+2h
Tue
02:00Z
+3h
Tue
03:00Z
+4h
Tue
04:00Z
+5h
Tue
05:00Z
+6h
Tue
06:00Z
+7h
Tue
07:00Z
+8h
Tue
08:00Z
+9h
Tue
09:00Z
+10h
Tue
10:00Z
+11h
Tue
11:00Z
+12h
Tue
12:00Z
+13h
Tue
13:00Z
+14h
Tue
14:00Z
+15h
Tue
15:00Z
+16h
Tue
16:00Z
+17h
Tue
17:00Z
+18h
Tue
18:00Z
+19h
Tue
19:00Z
+20h
Tue
20:00Z
+21h
Tue
21:00Z
+22h
Tue
22:00Z
+23h
Tue
23:00Z
+24h
Wed
00:00Z
+25h
Wed
01:00Z
+26h
Wind Dir
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
100°
E
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
90°
E
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
12 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW120
BKN150
FEW120
BKN150
FEW120
BKN150
FEW120
BKN150
FEW100
BKN120
BKN090CB
BKN090CB
BKN090CB
BKN090CB
BKN090CB
FEW100
BKN120
FEW100
BKN120
FEW100
BKN120
FEW100
BKN120
FEW100
BKN120
FEW100
BKN120
FEW100
BKN120
FEW100
BKN120
FEW100
BKN120
FEW100
BKN120
FEW120
SCT150
FEW120
SCT150
FEW120
SCT150
FEW120
SCT150
FEW120
SCT150
FEW120
SCT150
FEW120
SCT150
FEW140
Ceiling
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:55Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:55Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:55Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:55Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:55Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:04Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:04Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:04Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:04Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:04Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
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
310° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW120 BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 12000 feet, Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 22:00Z - 03:00Z
MVFR
Wind
250° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
9 km
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN100CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 9 km. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 02:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
100° at 12 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW100 BKN120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (100°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 03:00Z - 08:00Z
MVFR
Wind
290° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Clouds
BKN090CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Broken clouds at 9000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 18:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW120 SCT150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 12000 feet, Scattered clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 01:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
90° at 10 kt
Gusts: 15 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (90°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 15 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 14000 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.