Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field

KNXP

Twentynine Palms, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KNXP 210900Z 2109/2209 VRB05KT 9999 SKC QNH2997INS FM211130 32007KT 9999 SKC QNH2998INS BECMG 2115/2117 VRB05KT 9999 SKC QNH3001INS FM211800 17007KT 9999 SKC QNH2996INS BECMG 2118/2120 22010G20KT 9999 SKC QNH2996INS BECMG 2120/2122 22020G30KT 9999 SKC QNH2995INS FM212230 22025G35KT 9999 SKC 530009 530909 531809 QNH2993INS BECMG 2201/2203 23015G25KT 9999 SKC 530009 530909 531809 QNH2995INS BECMG 2204/2206 30007KT 9999 SKC 500000 QNH3003INS TX28/2121Z TN14/2113Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
13:00Z
+-1h
Tue
14:00Z
+0h
Tue
15:00Z
+1h
Tue
16:00Z
+2h
Tue
17:00Z
+3h
Tue
18:00Z
+4h
Tue
19:00Z
+5h
Tue
20:00Z
+6h
Tue
21:00Z
+7h
Tue
22:00Z
+8h
Tue
23:00Z
+9h
Wed
00:00Z
+10h
Wed
01:00Z
+11h
Wed
02:00Z
+12h
Wed
03:00Z
+13h
Wed
04:00Z
+14h
Wed
05:00Z
+15h
Wed
06:00Z
+16h
Wed
07:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
G25 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
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ 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 VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:32Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:32Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:32Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:32Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:32Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:26Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:26Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:26Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:26Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:26Z
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
VRB° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM211130 11:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 7 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 15:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM211800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
170° at 7 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (170°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 18:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 20:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 20 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM212230 22:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 25 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 25 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 01:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
230° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 04:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
300° at 7 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. 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.