Philadelphia International Airport

KPHL / PHL

Philadelphia, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KPHL 212038Z 2121/2224 24009KT P6SM FEW100 FM212200 19009KT P6SM SCT100 FM220400 17010KT P6SM VCSH OVC090 FM221100 18009KT P6SM -SHRA OVC060 FM221600 22008KT P6SM BKN035 FM221900 31006KT P6SM SCT035

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
21:00Z
+-1h
Tue
22:00Z
+0h
Tue
23:00Z
+1h
Wed
00:00Z
+2h
Wed
01:00Z
+3h
Wed
02:00Z
+4h
Wed
03:00Z
+5h
Wed
04:00Z
+6h
Wed
05:00Z
+7h
Wed
06:00Z
+8h
Wed
07:00Z
+9h
Wed
08:00Z
+10h
Wed
09:00Z
+11h
Wed
10:00Z
+12h
Wed
11:00Z
+13h
Wed
12:00Z
+14h
Wed
13:00Z
+15h
Wed
14:00Z
+16h
Wed
15:00Z
+17h
Wed
16:00Z
+18h
Wed
17:00Z
+19h
Wed
18:00Z
+20h
Wed
19:00Z
+21h
Wed
20:00Z
+22h
Wed
21:00Z
+23h
Wed
22:00Z
+24h
Wind Dir
240°
SW
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
240°
SW
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
Wind Speed
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
OVC090
OVC090
OVC090
OVC090
OVC090
OVC090
FEW100
OVC060
OVC060
OVC060
OVC060
OVC060
BKN035
BKN035
BKN035
SCT035
SCT035
SCT035
SCT035
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
9,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
🌤️ 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 VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:22Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:22Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:22Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:22Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:22Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:37Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:37Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:37Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:37Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:37Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
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
240° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM212200 22:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM220400 04:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
Wind
170° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (170°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 9000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM221100 11:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
OVC060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (180°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Overcast skies at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM221600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM221900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
310° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3500 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.