New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field

KNBG / NBG

New Orleans, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KNBG 0415/0515 12012KT 9999 BKN085 BKN250 QNH3011INS BECMG 0421/0423 13006KT 9999 SCT020 BKN085 BKN250 QNH3008INS BECMG 0507/0509 14004KT 4800 BR BKN015 SCT060 BKN250 QNH3009INS TEMPO 0509/0512 15004KT 1600 SCT006 BKN015 BKN060 BKN250 BECMG 0512/0514 16008KT 9999 NSW SCT015 BKN035 BKN250 QNH3015INS TX27/0419Z TN20/0511Z FN20040

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
22:00Z
+-1h
Wed
23:00Z
+0h
Thu
00:00Z
+1h
Thu
01:00Z
+2h
Thu
02:00Z
+3h
Thu
03:00Z
+4h
Thu
04:00Z
+5h
Thu
05:00Z
+6h
Thu
06:00Z
+7h
Thu
07:00Z
+8h
Thu
08:00Z
+9h
Thu
09:00Z
+10h
Thu
10:00Z
+11h
Thu
11:00Z
+12h
Thu
12:00Z
+13h
Wind Dir
120°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
130°
SE
Wind Speed
12 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
1.6 km
1.6 km
1.6 km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN085
BKN250
SCT020
BKN085
SCT020
BKN085
SCT020
BKN085
SCT020
BKN085
SCT020
BKN085
SCT020
BKN085
SCT020
BKN085
SCT020
BKN085
SCT020
BKN085
SCT020
BKN085
SCT006
BKN015
SCT006
BKN015
SCT006
BKN015
SCT020
BKN085
Ceiling
8,500 ft
AGL
8,500 ft
AGL
8,500 ft
AGL
8,500 ft
AGL
8,500 ft
AGL
8,500 ft
AGL
8,500 ft
AGL
8,500 ft
AGL
8,500 ft
AGL
8,500 ft
AGL
8,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
8,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR LIFR LIFR LIFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:18Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:18Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:18Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:18Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:18Z
☀️
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
120° at 12 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN085 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 8500 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 21:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
130° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT020 BKN085 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 8500 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 07:00Z - 09:00Z
IFR
Wind
140° at 4 kt
Visibility
4.8 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN015 SCT060 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 4.8 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Scattered clouds at 6000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 09:00Z - 12:00Z
LIFR
Wind
150° at 4 kt
Visibility
1.6 km
Clouds
SCT006 BKN015 BKN060 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1.6 km. Scattered clouds at 600 feet, Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 6000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 12:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 8 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT015 BKN035 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 3500 feet, 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.