Ralph Wenz Field

KPNA / PWY

Pinedale, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KPNA 080520Z 0806/0906 29008KT P6SM SKC FM081200 30005KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 0812/0815 -SHRA BKN070 FM081800 21010KT P6SM SCT090 BKN110 FM082000 24015G25KT P6SM BKN110 FM090200 14008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN160

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
07:00Z
+-1h
Mon
08:00Z
+0h
Mon
09:00Z
+1h
Mon
10:00Z
+2h
Mon
11:00Z
+3h
Mon
12:00Z
+4h
Mon
13:00Z
+5h
Mon
14:00Z
+6h
Mon
15:00Z
+7h
Mon
16:00Z
+8h
Mon
17:00Z
+9h
Mon
18:00Z
+10h
Mon
19:00Z
+11h
Mon
20:00Z
+12h
Mon
21:00Z
+13h
Mon
22:00Z
+14h
Mon
23:00Z
+15h
Tue
00:00Z
+16h
Tue
01:00Z
+17h
Tue
02:00Z
+18h
Tue
03:00Z
+19h
Tue
04:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
210°
SW
210°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
10 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
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
Visibility
>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
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
SCT090
BKN110
SCT090
BKN110
BKN110
BKN110
BKN110
BKN110
BKN110
BKN110
SCT100
BKN160
SCT100
BKN160
SCT100
BKN160
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
16,000 ft
AGL
16,000 ft
AGL
16,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR 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
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:19Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:19Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:19Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:19Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:19Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:40Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:40Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:40Z
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
290° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM081200 12:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
300° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 12:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM081800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
210° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT090 BKN110
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 9000 feet, Broken clouds at 11000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM082000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN110
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 11000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM090200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100 BKN160
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 16000 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.