NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field

KNFW / FWH

Fort Worth, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KNFW 2607/2707 20010G20KT 9999 FEW070 FEW150 QNH2990INS BECMG 2619/2621 17010G15KT 9999 FEW070 FEW150 QNH2985INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2607 TIL 2611 TX39/2620Z TN26/2711Z FN00328

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
10:00Z
+-1h
Sun
11:00Z
+0h
Sun
12:00Z
+1h
Sun
13:00Z
+2h
Sun
14:00Z
+3h
Sun
15:00Z
+4h
Sun
16:00Z
+5h
Sun
17:00Z
+6h
Sun
18:00Z
+7h
Sun
19:00Z
+8h
Wind Dir
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
170°
S
Wind Speed
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
G15 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
2.611 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW070
FEW150
FEW070
FEW150
FEW070
FEW150
FEW070
FEW150
FEW070
FEW150
FEW070
FEW150
FEW070
FEW150
FEW070
FEW150
FEW070
FEW150
FEW070
FEW150
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:54Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:54Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:54Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:54Z
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
200° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW070 FEW150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 7000 feet, Few clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 19:00Z - 21:00Z
IFR
Wind
170° at 10 kt
Gusts: 15 kt
Visibility
2.611 km
Clouds
FEW070 FEW150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (170°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 15 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2.611 km. Few clouds at 7000 feet, Few clouds at 15000 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.