McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport

KMCK / MCK

McCook, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KMCK 282320Z 2900/2924 05005KT P6SM SCT040 FM290800 VRB03KT 2SM BR BKN015 FM291100 VRB03KT 1SM BR BKN015 FM291400 VRB03KT P6SM BKN030 FM292000 22006KT P6SM SCT070 PROB30 2920/2924 4SM -SHRA BKN070

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
04:00Z
+-1h
Wed
05:00Z
+0h
Wed
06:00Z
+1h
Wed
07:00Z
+2h
Wed
08:00Z
+3h
Wed
09:00Z
+4h
Wed
10:00Z
+5h
Wed
11:00Z
+6h
Wed
12:00Z
+7h
Wed
13:00Z
+8h
Wed
14:00Z
+9h
Wed
15:00Z
+10h
Wed
16:00Z
+11h
Wed
17:00Z
+12h
Wed
18:00Z
+13h
Wed
19:00Z
+14h
Wed
20:00Z
+15h
Wed
21:00Z
+16h
Wed
22:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
1SM
1SM
1SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Clouds
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
BKN015
BKN015
BKN015
BKN015
BKN015
BKN015
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ 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
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:13Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:13Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:13Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:13Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:46Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:46Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:46Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:46Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:46Z
🌙
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
50° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM290800 08:00Z - 14:00Z
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM291100 11:00Z - 17:00Z
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
1SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM291400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM292000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 20:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 7000 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.