Pocatello Regional Airport

KPIH / PIH

Pocatello, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KPIH 231120Z 2312/2412 25015G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT008 OVC015 TEMPO 2312/2316 4SM -SHRA BKN008 OVC015 FM231800 24015KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050 FM232100 26025G35KT P6SM BKN040 FM240100 27020G30KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 FM240400 01015KT P6SM SCT070 FM240600 04006KT P6SM BKN060 BKN140

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
14:00Z
+-1h
Thu
15:00Z
+0h
Thu
16:00Z
+1h
Thu
17:00Z
+2h
Thu
18:00Z
+3h
Thu
19:00Z
+4h
Thu
20:00Z
+5h
Thu
21:00Z
+6h
Thu
22:00Z
+7h
Thu
23:00Z
+8h
Fri
00:00Z
+9h
Fri
01:00Z
+10h
Fri
02:00Z
+11h
Fri
03:00Z
+12h
Fri
04:00Z
+13h
Fri
05:00Z
+14h
Fri
06:00Z
+15h
Fri
07:00Z
+16h
Fri
08:00Z
+17h
Fri
09:00Z
+18h
Fri
10:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
10°
N
10°
N
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
Wind Speed
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
25 kt
G35 kt
25 kt
G35 kt
25 kt
G35 kt
25 kt
G35 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
G25 kt
Visibility
>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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT008
OVC015
SCT008
OVC015
SCT008
OVC015
SCT008
OVC015
SCT025
BKN050
SCT025
BKN050
SCT025
BKN050
BKN040
BKN040
BKN040
BKN040
BKN060
BKN060
BKN060
SCT070
SCT070
BKN060
BKN140
BKN060
BKN140
BKN060
BKN140
BKN060
BKN140
BKN060
BKN140
Ceiling
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:41Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:41Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:41Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:17Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:17Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:17Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:17Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:17Z
☀️
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
MVFR
Wind
250° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT008 OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 800 feet, Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 16:00Z
IFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN008 OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 800 feet, Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM231800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 15 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT025 BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 15 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM232100 21:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 25 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 25 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM240100 01:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 20 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM240400 04:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
Wind
10° at 15 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (10°) at 15 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM240600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
40° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN060 BKN140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 6000 feet, Broken clouds at 14000 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.