Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field

KMSP / MSP

Minneapolis, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KMSP 102225Z 1022/1124 23016G25KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB SCT250 TEMPO 1022/1024 3SM TSRA BR BKN040CB FM110000 28012G20KT P6SM SCT150 FM110400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250 FM111100 20007KT P6SM SCT150 FM111600 25009KT P6SM -SHRA BKN080 FM112200 28012KT P6SM BKN150

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
23:00Z
+-1h
Thu
00:00Z
+0h
Thu
01:00Z
+1h
Thu
02:00Z
+2h
Thu
03:00Z
+3h
Thu
04:00Z
+4h
Thu
05:00Z
+5h
Thu
06:00Z
+6h
Thu
07:00Z
+7h
Thu
08:00Z
+8h
Thu
09:00Z
+9h
Thu
10:00Z
+10h
Thu
11:00Z
+11h
Thu
12:00Z
+12h
Thu
13:00Z
+13h
Thu
14:00Z
+14h
Thu
15:00Z
+15h
Thu
16:00Z
+16h
Thu
17:00Z
+17h
Thu
18:00Z
+18h
Thu
19:00Z
+19h
Thu
20:00Z
+20h
Thu
21:00Z
+21h
Thu
22:00Z
+22h
Wind Dir
230°
SW
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
230°
SW
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
280°
W
Wind Speed
16 kt
G25 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
16 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
9 kt
G25 kt
9 kt
G25 kt
9 kt
G25 kt
9 kt
G25 kt
9 kt
G25 kt
9 kt
G25 kt
12 kt
G25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT040CB
SCT250
SCT150
SCT150
SCT150
SCT150
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
SCT040CB
SCT250
SCT150
SCT150
SCT150
SCT150
SCT150
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
BKN150
Ceiling
4,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:36Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:36Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:36Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:36Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:36Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:23Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:23Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:23Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:23Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:23Z
🌙
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
MVFR
Wind
230° at 16 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040CB SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 16 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 22:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM110000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
280° at 12 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (280°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM110400 04:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM111100 11:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Wind
200° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM111600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM112200 22:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
280° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (280°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 15000 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.