Minot Air Force Base

KMIB / MIB

Minot, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD KMIB 041422Z 0414/0515 VRB06KT 0400 FZFG OVC001 620013 QNH2985INS BECMG 0420/0421 06010G15KT 3200 BR OVC005 620053 QNH2997INS TEMPO 0421/0423 1600 BR OVC002 620023 BECMG 0422/0423 06010G15KT 4800 BR OVC007 620073 QNH2997INS BECMG 0502/0503 06010G20KT 9999 NSW OVC007 620073 QNH2996INS BECMG 0504/0505 09010G20KT 1600 BR OVC005 620053 QNH2996INS BECMG 0506/0507 09010G20KT 0800 FZFG OVC002 620023 QNH2984INS BECMG 0512/0513 09009KT 0400 FZFG OVC002 620023 QNH2984INS BECMG 0514/0515 VRB06KT 0400 FZFG OVC002 620023 QNH2984INS TXM05/0414Z TNM10/0509Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
14:00Z
+-1h
Wed
15:00Z
+0h
Wed
16:00Z
+1h
Wed
17:00Z
+2h
Wed
18:00Z
+3h
Wed
19:00Z
+4h
Wed
20:00Z
+5h
Wed
21:00Z
+6h
Wed
22:00Z
+7h
Wed
23:00Z
+8h
Thu
00:00Z
+9h
Thu
01:00Z
+10h
Thu
02:00Z
+11h
Thu
03:00Z
+12h
Thu
04:00Z
+13h
Thu
05:00Z
+14h
Thu
06:00Z
+15h
Thu
07:00Z
+16h
Thu
08:00Z
+17h
Thu
09:00Z
+18h
Thu
10:00Z
+19h
Thu
11:00Z
+20h
Thu
12:00Z
+21h
Thu
13:00Z
+22h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
60°
NE
VRB
VRB
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
90°
E
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
6 kt
G20 kt
6 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
9 kt
G20 kt
9 kt
G20 kt
Visibility
0.4 km
0.4 km
0.4 km
0.4 km
0.4 km
0.4 km
3.2 km
1.6 km
1.6 km
4.8 km
4.8 km
4.8 km
10+ km
10+ km
1.6 km
1.6 km
0.8 km
0.8 km
0.8 km
0.8 km
0.8 km
0.8 km
0.4 km
0.4 km
Weather
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Clouds
OVC001
OVC001
OVC001
OVC001
OVC001
OVC001
OVC005
OVC002
OVC002
OVC007
OVC007
OVC007
OVC007
OVC007
OVC005
OVC005
OVC002
OVC002
OVC002
OVC002
OVC002
OVC002
OVC002
OVC002
Ceiling
100 ft
AGL
100 ft
AGL
100 ft
AGL
100 ft
AGL
100 ft
AGL
100 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
Flight Rules LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR IFR LIFR LIFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:31Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:31Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:31Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:31Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:31Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:27Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:27Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:27Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:27Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:27Z
☀️
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
LIFR
Wind
VRB° at 6 kt
Visibility
0.4 km
Weather
Freezing Fog
Clouds
OVC001
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 6 kt. Visibility will be poor at 0.4 km. Weather conditions: Freezing Fog. Overcast skies at 100 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 20:00Z - 21:00Z
IFR
Wind
60° at 10 kt
Gusts: 15 kt
Visibility
3.2 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC005
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 15 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 3.2 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Overcast skies at 500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 21:00Z - 23:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
1.6 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 1.6 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Overcast skies at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 22:00Z - 23:00Z
IFR
Wind
60° at 10 kt
Gusts: 15 kt
Visibility
4.8 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC007
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 15 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 4.8 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Overcast skies at 700 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 02:00Z - 03:00Z
IFR
Wind
60° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
OVC007
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Overcast skies at 700 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 04:00Z - 05:00Z
LIFR
Wind
90° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
1.6 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC005
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (90°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 1.6 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Overcast skies at 500 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 06:00Z - 07:00Z
LIFR
Wind
90° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
0.8 km
Weather
Freezing Fog
Clouds
OVC002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (90°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be poor at 0.8 km. Weather conditions: Freezing Fog. Overcast skies at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 12:00Z - 13:00Z
LIFR
Wind
90° at 9 kt
Visibility
0.4 km
Weather
Freezing Fog
Clouds
OVC002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (90°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be poor at 0.4 km. Weather conditions: Freezing Fog. Overcast skies at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 14:00Z - 15:00Z
LIFR
Wind
VRB° at 6 kt
Visibility
0.4 km
Weather
Freezing Fog
Clouds
OVC002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 6 kt. Visibility will be poor at 0.4 km. Weather conditions: Freezing Fog. Overcast skies at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument 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.