Lumberton Regional Airport

KLBT / LBT

Lumberton, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KLBT 031120Z 0312/0412 35008KT P6SM SCT012 OVC035 TEMPO 0312/0316 6SM -SHRA BKN012 OVC035 FM031600 32010KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 FM031800 31010KT P6SM SCT040 FM032300 29005KT P6SM SKC

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
13:00Z
+-1h
Mon
14:00Z
+0h
Mon
15:00Z
+1h
Mon
16:00Z
+2h
Mon
17:00Z
+3h
Mon
18:00Z
+4h
Mon
19:00Z
+5h
Mon
20:00Z
+6h
Mon
21:00Z
+7h
Mon
22:00Z
+8h
Mon
23:00Z
+9h
Tue
00:00Z
+10h
Tue
01:00Z
+11h
Tue
02:00Z
+12h
Tue
03:00Z
+13h
Tue
04:00Z
+14h
Tue
05:00Z
+15h
Tue
06:00Z
+16h
Tue
07:00Z
+17h
Tue
08:00Z
+18h
Tue
09:00Z
+19h
Tue
10:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
320°
NW
320°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
Wind Speed
8kt
8kt
8kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
Visibility
>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
Clouds
SCT012
OVC035
SCT012
OVC035
SCT012
OVC035
SCT020
BKN040
SCT020
BKN040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
SCT012
OVC035
SCT012
OVC035
SCT012
OVC035
SCT012
OVC035
SCT012
OVC035
SCT012
OVC035
Ceiling
3500ft
AGL
3500ft
AGL
3500ft
AGL
4000ft
AGL
4000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
3500ft
AGL
3500ft
AGL
3500ft
AGL
3500ft
AGL
3500ft
AGL
3500ft
AGL
Flight Rules 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
🌇 17:14
☀️
Day
🌇 17:14
☀️
Day
🌇 17:14
🌙
Night
🌇 17:14
🌙
Night
🌇 17:14
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:46
🌙
Night
🌅 06:46
🌙
Night
🌅 06:46
☀️
Day
🌅 06:46
☀️
Day
🌅 06:46
☀️
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
350° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT012 OVC035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (350°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1200 feet, Overcast skies at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-12-03 12:00:00 - 2025-11-03 16:00:00
IFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN012 OVC035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 1200 feet, Overcast skies at 3500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM031600 2025-11-03 16:00:00 - 2025-11-03 22:00:00
VFR
Wind
320° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020 BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 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
310° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM032300 2025-11-03 23:00:00 - 2025-11-04 05:00:00
VFR
Wind
290° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) 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.