New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field

KNBG / NBG

New Orleans, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KNBG 2623/2723 24006KT 9999 SCT035 SCT250 QNH2992INS BECMG 2707/2709 VRB06KT 9999 FEW015 SCT025 SCT250 QNH2990INS BECMG 2714/2716 28008G12KT 9999 FEW025 SCT250 QNH2989INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2623 TIL 2710 TX35/2720Z TN24/2710Z FN20093

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
23:00Z
+-1h
Mon
00:00Z
+0h
Mon
01:00Z
+1h
Mon
02:00Z
+2h
Mon
03:00Z
+3h
Mon
04:00Z
+4h
Mon
05:00Z
+5h
Mon
06:00Z
+6h
Mon
07:00Z
+7h
Mon
08:00Z
+8h
Mon
09:00Z
+9h
Mon
10:00Z
+10h
Mon
11:00Z
+11h
Mon
12:00Z
+12h
Mon
13:00Z
+13h
Mon
14:00Z
+14h
Wind Dir
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
280°
W
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
8 kt
G12 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
2.71 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT035
SCT250
SCT035
SCT250
SCT035
SCT250
SCT035
SCT250
SCT035
SCT250
SCT035
SCT250
SCT035
SCT250
SCT035
SCT250
FEW015
SCT025
FEW015
SCT025
FEW015
SCT025
FEW015
SCT025
FEW015
SCT025
FEW015
SCT025
FEW015
SCT025
FEW025
SCT250
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:10Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:10Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:10Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:10Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:10Z
☀️
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
240° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT035 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 3500 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 07:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW015 SCT025 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 1500 feet, Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 14:00Z - 16:00Z
IFR
Wind
280° at 8 kt
Gusts: 12 kt
Visibility
2.71 km
Clouds
FEW025 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (280°) at 8 kt. Gusts up to 12 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2.71 km. Few clouds at 2500 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.