Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

KNYL / YUM

Yuma, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KNYL 211500Z 2115/2215 VRB04KT 9999 FEW200 QNH2989INS BECMG 2118/2120 25008KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2985INS BECMG 2202/2204 30018G30KT BLDU 6000 FEW200 FEW250 530006 QNH2977INS FM220800 30012G23KT HZ 9000 FEW250 510006 QNH2990INS BECMG 2212/2214 32008G18KT 9999 NSW FEW200 510006 QNH2995INS TX34/2122Z TN18/2213Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
17:00Z
+-1h
Tue
18:00Z
+0h
Tue
19:00Z
+1h
Tue
20:00Z
+2h
Tue
21:00Z
+3h
Tue
22:00Z
+4h
Tue
23:00Z
+5h
Wed
00:00Z
+6h
Wed
01:00Z
+7h
Wed
02:00Z
+8h
Wed
03:00Z
+9h
Wed
04:00Z
+10h
Wed
05:00Z
+11h
Wed
06:00Z
+12h
Wed
07:00Z
+13h
Wed
08:00Z
+14h
Wed
09:00Z
+15h
Wed
10:00Z
+16h
Wed
11:00Z
+17h
Wed
12:00Z
+18h
Wed
13:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
VRB
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
Wind Speed
4 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
18 kt
G30 kt
18 kt
G30 kt
18 kt
G30 kt
18 kt
G30 kt
18 kt
G30 kt
18 kt
G30 kt
18 kt
G30 kt
18 kt
G30 kt
18 kt
G30 kt
18 kt
G30 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Blowing Dust
BLDU
Blowing Dust
BLDU
Blowing Dust
BLDU
Blowing Dust
BLDU
Blowing Dust
BLDU
Blowing Dust
BLDU
Blowing Dust
BLDU
Blowing Dust
BLDU
Blowing Dust
BLDU
Blowing Dust
BLDU
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW200
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW200
FEW250
FEW200
FEW250
FEW200
FEW250
FEW200
FEW250
FEW200
FEW250
FEW200
FEW250
FEW200
FEW250
FEW200
FEW250
FEW200
FEW250
FEW200
FEW250
FEW200
FEW200
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ 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 MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 18:30Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:30Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:30Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:30Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:28Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:28Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:28Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:28Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:28Z
☀️
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
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 18:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 8 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 02:00Z - 04:00Z
MVFR
Wind
300° at 18 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
6 km
Weather
Blowing Dust
Clouds
FEW200 FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 18 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Blowing Dust. Few clouds at 20000 feet, Few clouds at 25000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM220800 08:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
300° at 12 kt
Gusts: 23 kt
Visibility
9 km
Weather
Haze
Clouds
FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 23 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 9 km. Weather conditions: Haze. Few clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 12:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 8 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 8 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 20000 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.