Niagara Falls International Airport

KIAG / IAG

Niagara Falls, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KIAG 042335Z 0500/0524 02006KT P6SM SCT180 BKN250 TEMPO 0500/0501 5SM HZ FM050700 VRB03KT 4SM BR BKN060 FM050900 05004KT 3SM BR OVC025 FM051200 06008KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC007 FM051500 06010G17KT 6SM BR OVC007 FM051700 07012G20KT 3SM BR OVC007 PROB30 0517/0518 1SM -SHRA OVC004

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
00:00Z
+-1h
Thu
01:00Z
+0h
Thu
02:00Z
+1h
Thu
03:00Z
+2h
Thu
04:00Z
+3h
Thu
05:00Z
+4h
Thu
06:00Z
+5h
Thu
07:00Z
+6h
Thu
08:00Z
+7h
Thu
09:00Z
+8h
Thu
10:00Z
+9h
Thu
11:00Z
+10h
Thu
12:00Z
+11h
Thu
13:00Z
+12h
Thu
14:00Z
+13h
Thu
15:00Z
+14h
Thu
16:00Z
+15h
Thu
17:00Z
+16h
Thu
18:00Z
+17h
Thu
19:00Z
+18h
Thu
20:00Z
+19h
Thu
21:00Z
+20h
Thu
22:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
20°
N
VRB
VRB
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
20°
N
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
3 kt
3 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
10 kt
G17 kt
10 kt
G17 kt
6 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
6SM
6SM
1SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Clouds
SCT180
BKN250
SCT180
BKN250
SCT180
BKN250
SCT180
BKN250
SCT180
BKN250
SCT180
BKN250
SCT180
BKN250
BKN060
BKN060
OVC025
OVC025
OVC025
OVC007
OVC007
OVC007
OVC007
OVC007
OVC004
OVC007
OVC007
OVC007
OVC007
OVC007
Ceiling
25,000 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
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR LIFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:24Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:24Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:24Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:24Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:24Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:35Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:35Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:35Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:35Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:35Z
🌙
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
20° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT180 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northeast (20°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 18000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 00:00Z - 01:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Haze
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM050700 07:00Z - 13:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM050900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
MVFR
Wind
50° at 4 kt
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM051200 12:00Z - 18:00Z
IFR
Wind
60° at 8 kt
Visibility
1/2SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC007
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1/2SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Overcast skies at 700 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM051500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
IFR
Wind
60° at 10 kt
Gusts: 17 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC007
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 17 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Overcast skies at 700 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM051700 17:00Z - 23:00Z
IFR
Wind
70° at 12 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC007
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Overcast skies at 700 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB30 17:00Z - 18:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
1SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
OVC004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 1SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Overcast skies at 400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument 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.