Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)
KNGU / NGU
Norfolk, US
Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Tue
08:00Z
+-1h
|
Tue
09:00Z
+0h
|
Tue
10:00Z
+1h
|
Tue
11:00Z
+2h
|
Tue
12:00Z
+3h
|
Tue
13:00Z
+4h
|
Tue
14:00Z
+5h
|
Tue
15:00Z
+6h
|
Tue
16:00Z
+7h
|
Tue
17:00Z
+8h
|
Tue
18:00Z
+9h
|
Tue
19:00Z
+10h
|
Tue
20:00Z
+11h
|
Tue
21:00Z
+12h
|
Tue
22:00Z
+13h
|
Tue
23:00Z
+14h
|
Wed
00:00Z
+15h
|
Wed
01:00Z
+16h
|
Wed
02:00Z
+17h
|
Wed
03:00Z
+18h
|
Wed
04:00Z
+19h
|
Wed
05:00Z
+20h
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
40°
NE
|
40°
NE
|
40°
NE
|
40°
NE
|
40°
NE
|
40°
NE
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
40°
NE
|
40°
NE
|
40°
NE
|
40°
NE
|
40°
NE
|
40°
NE
|
40°
NE
|
40°
NE
|
40°
NE
|
40°
NE
|
| Wind Speed |
20kt
G30kt
|
20kt
G30kt
|
20kt
G30kt
|
20kt
G30kt
|
20kt
G30kt
|
20kt
G30kt
|
20kt
G35kt
|
20kt
G35kt
|
20kt
G35kt
|
20kt
G35kt
|
20kt
G35kt
|
20kt
G35kt
|
20kt
G30kt
|
15kt
G25kt
|
15kt
G25kt
|
15kt
G25kt
|
15kt
G25kt
|
15kt
G25kt
|
15kt
G25kt
|
15kt
G25kt
|
15kt
G25kt
|
15kt
G25kt
|
| Visibility |
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
6 km
|
4.8 km
|
1.6 km
|
1.6 km
|
1.6 km
|
1.6 km
|
1.6 km
|
1.6 km
|
4.8 km
|
4.8 km
|
4.8 km
|
4.8 km
|
4.8 km
|
4.8 km
|
4.8 km
|
4.8 km
|
4.8 km
|
4.8 km
|
| Weather |
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
|
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
|
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
|
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
|
Showers Rain, Mist
SHRA BR
|
Showers Rain
SHRA
|
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain
+TSRA
|
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain
+TSRA
|
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain
+TSRA
|
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain
+TSRA
|
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain
+TSRA
|
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain
+TSRA
|
Showers Rain
SHRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
|
| Clouds |
SCT005
SCT015
|
SCT005
SCT015
|
SCT005
SCT015
|
SCT005
SCT015
|
SCT005
SCT015
|
SCT005
BKN010CB
|
BKN005CB
OVC010
|
BKN005CB
OVC010
|
BKN005CB
OVC010
|
BKN005CB
OVC010
|
BKN005CB
OVC010
|
BKN005CB
OVC010
|
SCT005
BKN010CB
|
BKN005CB
BKN015
|
BKN005CB
BKN015
|
BKN005CB
BKN015
|
BKN005CB
BKN015
|
BKN005CB
BKN015
|
BKN005CB
BKN015
|
BKN005CB
BKN015
|
BKN005CB
BKN015
|
BKN005CB
BKN015
|
| Ceiling |
3000ft
AGL
|
3000ft
AGL
|
3000ft
AGL
|
3000ft
AGL
|
3000ft
AGL
|
1000ft
AGL
|
500ft
AGL
|
500ft
AGL
|
500ft
AGL
|
500ft
AGL
|
500ft
AGL
|
500ft
AGL
|
1000ft
AGL
|
500ft
AGL
|
500ft
AGL
|
500ft
AGL
|
500ft
AGL
|
500ft
AGL
|
500ft
AGL
|
500ft
AGL
|
500ft
AGL
|
500ft
AGL
|
| Flight Rules | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | IFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | IFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR | LIFR |
| Day/Night |
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:06
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:06
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:06
|
🌙
Night
🌇
18:06
|
🌙
Night
🌇
18:06
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:54
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:54
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:54
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 20kt. Gusts up to 30kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain, Mist. Scattered clouds at 500 feet, Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 4.8 km. Weather conditions: Heavy Showers Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 500 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 20kt. Gusts up to 30kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 4.8 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 500 feet, Broken clouds at 1000 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds will be variable in direction at 20kt. Gusts up to 35kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 1.6 km. Weather conditions: Heavy Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 500 feet, Overcast skies at 1000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 15kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 4.8 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 500 feet, Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 15kt. Gusts up to 24kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 500 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📚 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.