LaGuardia Airport

KLGA / LGA

New York, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KLGA 030222Z 0302/0406 19005KT P6SM BKN250 FM030300 VRB04KT P6SM BKN250 FM031300 17007KT P6SM BKN100 FM031800 19010KT P6SM BKN060 PROB30 0318/0323 -RA FEW020 OVC035 FM040000 25012G22KT P6SM OVC050

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
05:00Z
+-1h
Mon
06:00Z
+0h
Mon
07:00Z
+1h
Mon
08:00Z
+2h
Mon
09:00Z
+3h
Mon
10:00Z
+4h
Mon
11:00Z
+5h
Mon
12:00Z
+6h
Mon
13:00Z
+7h
Mon
14:00Z
+8h
Mon
15:00Z
+9h
Mon
16:00Z
+10h
Mon
17:00Z
+11h
Mon
18:00Z
+12h
Mon
19:00Z
+13h
Mon
20:00Z
+14h
Mon
21:00Z
+15h
Mon
22:00Z
+16h
Mon
23:00Z
+17h
Tue
00:00Z
+18h
Tue
01:00Z
+19h
Tue
02:00Z
+20h
Tue
03:00Z
+21h
Tue
04:00Z
+22h
Wind Dir
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
Wind Speed
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
7kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
10kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
12kt
G22kt
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
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Rain
-RA
30%
Light Rain
-RA
30%
Light Rain
-RA
30%
Light Rain
-RA
30%
Light Rain
-RA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
FEW020
OVC035
FEW020
OVC035
FEW020
OVC035
FEW020
OVC035
FEW020
OVC035
BKN060
OVC050
OVC050
OVC050
OVC050
OVC050
Ceiling
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
3500ft
AGL
3500ft
AGL
3500ft
AGL
3500ft
AGL
3500ft
AGL
6000ft
AGL
5000ft
AGL
5000ft
AGL
5000ft
AGL
5000ft
AGL
5000ft
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 VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:52
🌙
Night
🌅 06:52
☀️
Day
🌅 06:52
☀️
Day
🌅 06:52
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:07
☀️
Day
🌇 17:07
☀️
Day
🌇 17:07
🌙
Night
🌇 17:07
🌙
Night
🌇 17:07
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:53
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
190° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (190°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM030300 2025-12-03 03:00:00 - 2025-12-03 09:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 4kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM031300 2025-11-03 13:00:00 - 2025-11-03 19:00:00
VFR
Wind
170° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (170°) at 7kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 10000 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
190° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 2025-11-03 18:00:00 - 2025-11-03 23:00:00
VFR
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
FEW020 OVC035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Weather conditions: Light Rain. Few clouds at 2000 feet, Overcast skies at 3500 feet. 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
250° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 12kt. Gusts up to 22kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 5000 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.