Quad City International Airport

KMLI / MLI

Moline, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KMLI 271720Z 2718/2818 23007G20KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 PROB30 2721/2724 VRB15G25KT 4SM TSRA BR BKN035CB FM280200 27008KT P6SM SCT250 FM280700 32005KT 6SM HZ BKN250 FM281200 01005KT 6SM HZ BKN250

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
21:00Z
+-1h
Mon
22:00Z
+0h
Mon
23:00Z
+1h
Tue
00:00Z
+2h
Tue
01:00Z
+3h
Tue
02:00Z
+4h
Tue
03:00Z
+5h
Tue
04:00Z
+6h
Tue
05:00Z
+7h
Tue
06:00Z
+8h
Tue
07:00Z
+9h
Tue
08:00Z
+10h
Tue
09:00Z
+11h
Tue
10:00Z
+12h
Tue
11:00Z
+13h
Tue
12:00Z
+14h
Tue
13:00Z
+15h
Tue
14:00Z
+16h
Tue
15:00Z
+17h
Tue
16:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
Wind Speed
7 kt
G20 kt
7 kt
G20 kt
7 kt
G20 kt
7 kt
G20 kt
7 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
G20 kt
5 kt
G20 kt
5 kt
G20 kt
5 kt
G20 kt
5 kt
G20 kt
5 kt
G20 kt
5 kt
G20 kt
5 kt
G20 kt
5 kt
G20 kt
5 kt
G20 kt
5 kt
G20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Haze
HZ
Clouds
FEW050
SCT100
FEW050
SCT100
FEW050
SCT100
FEW050
SCT100
FEW050
SCT100
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
BKN250
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ 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
25,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 19:05Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:55Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:55Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:55Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:55Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:55Z
☀️
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
230° at 7 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW050 SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 7 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 5000 feet, Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 21:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN035CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM280200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM280700 07:00Z - 13:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 5 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Haze
Clouds
BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM281200 12:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
10° at 5 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Haze
Clouds
BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (10°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Haze. Broken clouds at 25000 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.