Redstone Army Air Field

KHUA / HUA

Redstone Arsnl Huntsville, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD KHUA 041408Z 0414/0518 15006KT 9999 OVC060 QNH3025INS BECMG 0415/0416 17009KT 9999 BKN014 OVC021 QNH3026INS BECMG 0512/0513 16006KT 9000 BR SCT005 BKN013 OVC020 QNH3013INS TEMPO 0513/0516 -RA BECMG 0516/0517 19010G22KT 9999 NSW SCT020 BKN095 OVC130 QNH3016INS TX22/0421Z TN16/0414Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
15:00Z
+-1h
Wed
16:00Z
+0h
Wed
17:00Z
+1h
Wed
18:00Z
+2h
Wed
19:00Z
+3h
Wed
20:00Z
+4h
Wed
21:00Z
+5h
Wed
22:00Z
+6h
Wed
23:00Z
+7h
Thu
00:00Z
+8h
Thu
01:00Z
+9h
Thu
02:00Z
+10h
Thu
03:00Z
+11h
Thu
04:00Z
+12h
Thu
05:00Z
+13h
Thu
06:00Z
+14h
Thu
07:00Z
+15h
Thu
08:00Z
+16h
Thu
09:00Z
+17h
Thu
10:00Z
+18h
Thu
11:00Z
+19h
Thu
12:00Z
+20h
Thu
13:00Z
+21h
Thu
14:00Z
+22h
Thu
15:00Z
+23h
Thu
16:00Z
+24h
Wind Dir
150°
SE
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
Wind Speed
6 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 kt
9 kt
G22 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
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
☀️ Clear
Clouds
OVC060
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
BKN014
OVC021
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN014
OVC021
Ceiling
6,000 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
1,400 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,400 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 17:38Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:38Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:38Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:38Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:38Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:20Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:20Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:20Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:20Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:20Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:39Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:39Z
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
150° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
OVC060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Overcast skies at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 15:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Wind
170° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN014 OVC021
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (170°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 1400 feet, Overcast skies at 2100 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 12:00Z - 13:00Z
IFR
Wind
160° at 6 kt
Visibility
9 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
SCT005 BKN013 OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be good at 9 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 500 feet, Broken clouds at 1300 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 13:00Z - 16:00Z
VFR
Weather
Light Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Weather conditions: Light Rain. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 16:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 10 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT020 BKN095 OVC130
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (190°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 9500 feet, Overcast skies 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.