Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport

KMFD / MFD

Mansfield, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KMFD 262322Z 2700/2724 25006KT P6SM SKC FM271000 VRB04KT 5SM BR FEW250 FM271300 27007KT P6SM BKN250 FM271800 23010KT P6SM OVC250 PROB30 2722/2724 4SM -TSRA OVC035CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
04:00Z
+-1h
Mon
05:00Z
+0h
Mon
06:00Z
+1h
Mon
07:00Z
+2h
Mon
08:00Z
+3h
Mon
09:00Z
+4h
Mon
10:00Z
+5h
Mon
11:00Z
+6h
Mon
12:00Z
+7h
Mon
13:00Z
+8h
Mon
14:00Z
+9h
Mon
15:00Z
+10h
Mon
16:00Z
+11h
Mon
17:00Z
+12h
Mon
18:00Z
+13h
Mon
19:00Z
+14h
Mon
20:00Z
+15h
Mon
21:00Z
+16h
Mon
22:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
250°
W
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Clouds
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
OVC250
OVC250
OVC250
OVC250
OVC035CB
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:55Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:55Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:55Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:04Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:04Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:04Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:04Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:04Z
🌙
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
250° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM271000 10:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Few clouds at 25000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM271300 13:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM271800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
230° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 22:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
OVC035CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Overcast skies at 3500 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.