Jacksonville International Airport

KJAX / JAX

Jacksonville, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KJAX 030525Z 0306/0406 33003KT P6SM FEW040 BKN090 BKN200 FM031200 33008KT P6SM FEW035 FM031800 36010KT P6SM SKC FM040000 35004KT P6SM SKC

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
10:00Z
+-1h
Mon
11:00Z
+0h
Mon
12:00Z
+1h
Mon
13:00Z
+2h
Mon
14:00Z
+3h
Mon
15:00Z
+4h
Mon
16:00Z
+5h
Mon
17:00Z
+6h
Mon
18:00Z
+7h
Mon
19:00Z
+8h
Mon
20:00Z
+9h
Mon
21:00Z
+10h
Mon
22:00Z
+11h
Mon
23:00Z
+12h
Tue
00:00Z
+13h
Tue
01:00Z
+14h
Tue
02:00Z
+15h
Tue
03:00Z
+16h
Tue
04:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
Wind Speed
3kt
3kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
Visibility
>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
Clouds
FEW040
BKN090
FEW040
BKN090
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
FEW035
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
Ceiling
9000ft
AGL
9000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:19
☀️
Day
🌇 17:19
☀️
Day
🌇 17:19
🌙
Night
🌇 17:19
🌙
Night
🌇 17:19
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:41
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
330° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW040 BKN090 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 9000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM031200 2025-11-03 12:00:00 - 2025-11-03 18:00:00
VFR
Wind
330° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM031800 2025-11-03 18:00:00 - 2025-11-04 00:00:00
VFR
Wind
360° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (360°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM040000 2025-11-04 00:00:00 - 2025-11-04 06:00:00
VFR
Wind
350° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (350°) at 4kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. 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.