Minot Air Force Base

KMIB / MIB

Minot, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KMIB 250900Z 2509/2615 VRB06KT 9999 FEW050 QNH3004INS TEMPO 2510/2514 9000 BR BECMG 2517/2518 10009KT 9999 BKN060 QNH2994INS BECMG 2600/2601 10009KT 9999 SCT060 QNH2991INS BECMG 2608/2609 10009KT 9999 BKN060 QNH2991INS BECMG 2614/2615 12010G20KT 9000 -SHRA OVC050 QNH2993INS TX23/2521Z TN08/2509Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
14:00Z
+-1h
Thu
15:00Z
+0h
Thu
16:00Z
+1h
Thu
17:00Z
+2h
Thu
18:00Z
+3h
Thu
19:00Z
+4h
Thu
20:00Z
+5h
Thu
21:00Z
+6h
Thu
22:00Z
+7h
Thu
23:00Z
+8h
Fri
00:00Z
+9h
Fri
01:00Z
+10h
Fri
02:00Z
+11h
Fri
03:00Z
+12h
Fri
04:00Z
+13h
Fri
05:00Z
+14h
Fri
06:00Z
+15h
Fri
07:00Z
+16h
Fri
08:00Z
+17h
Fri
09:00Z
+18h
Fri
10:00Z
+19h
Fri
11:00Z
+20h
Fri
12:00Z
+21h
Fri
13:00Z
+22h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW050
FEW050
FEW050
BKN060
BKN060
BKN060
BKN060
BKN060
BKN060
BKN060
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
BKN060
BKN060
BKN060
BKN060
BKN060
BKN060
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:29Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:29Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:29Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:29Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:29Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:30Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:30Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:30Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:30Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:30Z
☀️
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
VRB° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 10:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Visibility
9 km
Weather
Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 9 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 17:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
100° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (100°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 00:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
100° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (100°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 08:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
100° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (100°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 14:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Wind
120° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
9 km
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
OVC050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 9 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Overcast skies at 5000 feet. 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.