John F Kennedy International Airport

KJFK / JFK

New York, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
KJFK 140541Z 1406/1512 22008KT P6SM BKN060 FM140900 24006KT P6SM SCT060 SCT100 FM141100 29006KT P6SM SCT100 FM141300 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120 FM141600 15009KT P6SM SCT040 SCT250 FM141800 17010KT P6SM FEW050 BKN100 FM142300 17006KT P6SM SCT100 FM150800 05005KT P6SM SKC

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
08:00Z
+-1h
Sun
09:00Z
+0h
Sun
10:00Z
+1h
Sun
11:00Z
+2h
Sun
12:00Z
+3h
Sun
13:00Z
+4h
Sun
14:00Z
+5h
Sun
15:00Z
+6h
Sun
16:00Z
+7h
Sun
17:00Z
+8h
Sun
18:00Z
+9h
Sun
19:00Z
+10h
Sun
20:00Z
+11h
Sun
21:00Z
+12h
Sun
22:00Z
+13h
Sun
23:00Z
+14h
Mon
00:00Z
+15h
Mon
01:00Z
+16h
Mon
02:00Z
+17h
Mon
03:00Z
+18h
Mon
04:00Z
+19h
Mon
05:00Z
+20h
Mon
06:00Z
+21h
Mon
07:00Z
+22h
Mon
08:00Z
+23h
Mon
09:00Z
+24h
Mon
10:00Z
+25h
Wind Dir
220°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
290°
W
290°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
150°
SE
150°
SE
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
Wind Speed
8kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
9kt
9kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN060
SCT060
SCT100
SCT060
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT120
SCT120
SCT120
SCT040
SCT250
SCT040
SCT250
FEW050
BKN100
FEW050
BKN100
FEW050
BKN100
FEW050
BKN100
FEW050
BKN100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
BKN060
BKN060
BKN060
CLR
CLR
CLR
Ceiling
6000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
6000ft
AGL
6000ft
AGL
6000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR 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
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:10
☀️
Day
🌇 18:10
☀️
Day
🌇 18:10
🌙
Night
🌇 18:10
🌙
Night
🌇 18:10
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:51
🌙
Night
🌅 05:51
🌙
Night
🌅 05:51
☀️
Day
🌅 05:51
☀️
Day
🌅 05:51
☀️
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 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM140900 2025-09-14 09:00:00 - 2025-09-14 15:00:00
VFR
Wind
240° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT060 SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 6000 feet, Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM141100 2025-09-14 11:00:00 - 2025-09-14 17:00:00
VFR
Wind
290° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM141300 2025-09-14 13:00:00 - 2025-09-14 19:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM141600 2025-09-14 16:00:00 - 2025-09-14 22:00:00
VFR
Wind
150° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 9kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM141800 2025-09-14 18:00:00 - 2025-09-15 00:00:00
VFR
Wind
170° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW050 BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (170°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 5000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM142300 2025-09-14 23:00:00 - 2025-09-15 05:00:00
VFR
Wind
170° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (170°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM150800 2025-09-15 08:00:00 - 2025-09-15 14:00:00
VFR
Wind
50° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 5kt. 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.