Olympia Regional Airport

KOLM / OLM

Olympia, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KOLM 081140Z 0812/0912 VRB03KT P6SM OVC070 FM081700 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH BKN040 OVC070 FM082000 10008KT 5SM -RA BR OVC035 FM082300 11008KT 5SM -RA BR OVC020 FM090200 16010KT 4SM -RA BR OVC015 FM090900 21012G22KT 5SM -RA BR OVC015

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
17:00Z
+-1h
Mon
18:00Z
+0h
Mon
19:00Z
+1h
Mon
20:00Z
+2h
Mon
21:00Z
+3h
Mon
22:00Z
+4h
Mon
23:00Z
+5h
Tue
00:00Z
+6h
Tue
01:00Z
+7h
Tue
02:00Z
+8h
Tue
03:00Z
+9h
Tue
04:00Z
+10h
Tue
05:00Z
+11h
Tue
06:00Z
+12h
Tue
07:00Z
+13h
Tue
08:00Z
+14h
Tue
09:00Z
+15h
Tue
10:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
VRB
210°
SW
210°
SW
Wind Speed
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
3 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
12 kt
G22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
>6SM
5SM
5SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
☀️ Clear
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Clouds
OVC070
OVC070
OVC070
OVC035
OVC035
OVC035
OVC020
OVC020
OVC020
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC070
OVC015
OVC015
Ceiling
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 19:25Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:25Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:25Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:25Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:25Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:34Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:34Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:34Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:34Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:34Z
☀️
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 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM081700 17:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN040 OVC070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 4000 feet, Overcast skies at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM082000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Wind
100° at 8 kt
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (100°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 3500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM082300 23:00Z - 05:00Z
MVFR
Wind
110° at 8 kt
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Southeast (110°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM090200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
MVFR
Wind
160° at 10 kt
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM090900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
MVFR
Wind
210° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 1500 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.