MBS International Airport

KMBS / MBS

Freeland, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KMBS 211720Z 2118/2218 20012G22KT P6SM OVC150 FM211900 25012KT P6SM BKN060 OVC100 PROB30 2119/2123 5SM -SHRA OVC035 FM220000 28005KT P6SM SCT035 FM220600 35004KT 6SM BR SKC FM221300 33005KT P6SM SKC

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
19:00Z
+-1h
Tue
20:00Z
+0h
Tue
21:00Z
+1h
Tue
22:00Z
+2h
Tue
23:00Z
+3h
Wed
00:00Z
+4h
Wed
01:00Z
+5h
Wed
02:00Z
+6h
Wed
03:00Z
+7h
Wed
04:00Z
+8h
Wed
05:00Z
+9h
Wed
06:00Z
+10h
Wed
07:00Z
+11h
Wed
08:00Z
+12h
Wed
09:00Z
+13h
Wed
10:00Z
+14h
Wed
11:00Z
+15h
Wed
12:00Z
+16h
Wed
13:00Z
+17h
Wed
14:00Z
+18h
Wed
15:00Z
+19h
Wed
16:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
200°
S
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
Wind Speed
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
5 kt
G22 kt
5 kt
G22 kt
5 kt
G22 kt
5 kt
G22 kt
5 kt
G22 kt
5 kt
G22 kt
4 kt
G22 kt
4 kt
G22 kt
4 kt
G22 kt
4 kt
G22 kt
4 kt
G22 kt
4 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
5 kt
G22 kt
5 kt
G22 kt
5 kt
G22 kt
5 kt
G22 kt
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
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
OVC150
OVC150
OVC150
OVC150
OVC150
SCT035
SCT035
SCT035
SCT035
SCT035
SCT035
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
OVC150
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
Ceiling
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
15,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ 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 VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:39Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:39Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:19Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:19Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:19Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:19Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:19Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:40Z
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
200° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM211900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN060 OVC100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 6000 feet, Overcast skies at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 19:00Z - 23:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
OVC035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Overcast skies at 3500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM220000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
280° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (280°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM220600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
350° at 4 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (350°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM221300 13:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
330° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 5 kt. 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.