Lawson Army Air Field

KLSF / LSF

Fort Benning, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KLSF 212100Z 2121/2303 14006KT 9999 FEW150 BKN180 QNH3017INS BECMG 2123/2124 00000KT 9999 SCT180 QNH3018INS BECMG 2208/2209 00000KT 6000 BR FEW140 SCT180 QNH3017INS TEMPO 2209/2212 3200 BR BECMG 2212/2213 14003KT 9999 NSW SCT120 BKN180 QNH3020INS BECMG 2215/2216 19006KT 9999 FEW100 SCT140 BKN180 QNH3006INS BECMG 2222/2223 16002KT 9999 FEW100 FEW180 QNH3005INS TX30/2221Z TN09/2210Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2203 NEXT 2213

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
06:00Z
+-1h
Wed
07:00Z
+0h
Wed
08:00Z
+1h
Wed
09:00Z
+2h
Wed
10:00Z
+3h
Wed
11:00Z
+4h
Wed
12:00Z
+5h
Wed
13:00Z
+6h
Wed
14:00Z
+7h
Wed
15:00Z
+8h
Wed
16:00Z
+9h
Wed
17:00Z
+10h
Wed
18:00Z
+11h
Wed
19:00Z
+12h
Wed
20:00Z
+13h
Wed
21:00Z
+14h
Wed
22:00Z
+15h
Wed
23:00Z
+16h
Thu
00:00Z
+17h
Thu
01:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
140°
SE
140°
SE
-- -- -- --
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
-- -- -- --
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
6 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
2.213 km
2.213 km
2.213 km
2.213 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW150
BKN180
FEW150
BKN180
FEW140
SCT180
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT120
BKN180
SCT120
BKN180
SCT120
BKN180
FEW100
SCT140
FEW100
SCT140
FEW100
SCT140
FEW100
SCT140
FEW100
SCT140
FEW100
SCT140
FEW100
SCT140
FEW100
FEW180
FEW100
FEW180
FEW100
FEW180
FEW100
FEW180
Ceiling
18,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
18,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 05:28Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:28Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:31Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:31Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:31Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:31Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:31Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
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
140° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW150 BKN180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 15000 feet, Broken clouds at 18000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 23:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 18000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 08:00Z - 09:00Z
MVFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
6 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
FEW140 SCT180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Few clouds at 14000 feet, Scattered clouds at 18000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 09:00Z - 12:00Z
IFR
Visibility
3.2 km
Weather
Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 3.2 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 12:00Z - 13:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 3 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT120 BKN180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 12000 feet, Broken clouds at 18000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 15:00Z - 16:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW100 SCT140 BKN180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (190°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 10000 feet, Scattered clouds at 14000 feet, Broken clouds at 18000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 22:00Z - 23:00Z
IFR
Wind
160° at 2 kt
Visibility
2.213 km
Clouds
FEW100 FEW180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 2 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2.213 km. Few clouds at 10000 feet, Few clouds at 18000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.