MBS International Airport

KMBS / MBS

Freeland, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KMBS 271908Z 2719/2818 27013KT P6SM SCT045 BKN080 PROB30 2719/2721 6SM -RA SCT030 FM280000 22010KT P6SM SCT045 OVC100 PROB30 2801/2804 4SM -SHRA FM280400 34007KT P6SM BKN015 OVC025 FM281400 36014G23KT P6SM OVC015

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
20:00Z
+-1h
Mon
21:00Z
+0h
Mon
22:00Z
+1h
Mon
23:00Z
+2h
Tue
00:00Z
+3h
Tue
01:00Z
+4h
Tue
02:00Z
+5h
Tue
03:00Z
+6h
Tue
04:00Z
+7h
Tue
05:00Z
+8h
Tue
06:00Z
+9h
Tue
07:00Z
+10h
Tue
08:00Z
+11h
Tue
09:00Z
+12h
Tue
10:00Z
+13h
Tue
11:00Z
+14h
Tue
12:00Z
+15h
Tue
13:00Z
+16h
Tue
14:00Z
+17h
Tue
15:00Z
+18h
Tue
16:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
220°
SW
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
Wind Speed
13 kt
13 kt
13 kt
13 kt
10 kt
13 kt
13 kt
13 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
13 kt
13 kt
13 kt
13 kt
14 kt
G23 kt
14 kt
G23 kt
14 kt
G23 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT045
BKN080
SCT045
BKN080
SCT045
BKN080
SCT045
BKN080
SCT045
OVC100
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN015
OVC025
BKN015
OVC025
BKN015
OVC025
BKN015
OVC025
BKN015
OVC025
BKN015
OVC025
SCT045
BKN080
SCT045
BKN080
SCT045
BKN080
SCT045
BKN080
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
Ceiling
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 19:08Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:08Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:52Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:52Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:52Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:52Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:52Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
270° at 13 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT045 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (270°) at 13 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4500 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 19:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
SCT030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM280000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT045 OVC100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4500 feet, Overcast skies at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 01:00Z - 04:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM280400 04:00Z - 10:00Z
MVFR
Wind
340° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN015 OVC025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM281400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
MVFR
Wind
360° at 14 kt
Gusts: 23 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (360°) at 14 kt. Gusts up to 23 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.