Idaho Falls Regional Airport

KIDA / IDA

Idaho Falls, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KIDA 231202Z 2312/2412 22015KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 SCT025 OVC060 PROB30 2312/2314 VRB20KT 5SM -SHRASN BR OVC015 FM231600 27015KT P6SM BKN025 OVC060 FM231800 23015G25KT P6SM BKN060 FM232100 25025G35KT P6SM BKN080 FM232300 30020G30KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 BKN160 FM240200 32010G20KT P6SM VCSH BKN090 BKN160 FM240400 32015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 FM240700 VRB04KT P6SM SCT070 BKN110

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
12:00Z
+-1h
Thu
13:00Z
+0h
Thu
14:00Z
+1h
Thu
15:00Z
+2h
Thu
16:00Z
+3h
Thu
17:00Z
+4h
Thu
18:00Z
+5h
Thu
19:00Z
+6h
Thu
20:00Z
+7h
Thu
21:00Z
+8h
Thu
22:00Z
+9h
Thu
23:00Z
+10h
Fri
00:00Z
+11h
Fri
01:00Z
+12h
Fri
02:00Z
+13h
Fri
03:00Z
+14h
Fri
04:00Z
+15h
Fri
05:00Z
+16h
Fri
06:00Z
+17h
Fri
07:00Z
+18h
Fri
08:00Z
+19h
Fri
09:00Z
+20h
Fri
10:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
270°
W
270°
W
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
250°
W
250°
W
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
25 kt
G35 kt
25 kt
G35 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 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
SCT015
SCT025
SCT015
SCT025
SCT015
SCT025
SCT015
SCT025
BKN025
OVC060
BKN025
OVC060
BKN060
BKN060
BKN060
BKN080
BKN080
BKN100
BKN160
BKN100
BKN160
BKN100
BKN160
BKN090
BKN160
BKN090
BKN160
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
SCT070
BKN110
SCT070
BKN110
SCT070
BKN110
SCT070
BKN110
Ceiling
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:42Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:42Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:42Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:42Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:42Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:16Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:16Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:16Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:16Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:16Z
☀️
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
220° at 15 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT015 SCT025 OVC060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 15 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Overcast skies at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 12:00Z - 14:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 20 kt
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Showers RASN, Mist
Clouds
OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 20 kt. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers RASN, Mist. Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM231600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
MVFR
Wind
270° at 15 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN025 OVC060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 15 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2500 feet, Overcast skies at 6000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM231800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
230° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM232100 21:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 25 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 25 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM232300 23:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
Wind
300° at 20 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN100 BKN160
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 16000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM240200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN090 BKN160
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 9000 feet, Broken clouds at 16000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM240400 04:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM240700 07:00Z - 13:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT070 BKN110
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 7000 feet, Broken clouds at 11000 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.