Polk Army Air Field

KPOE / POE

Fort Polk, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KPOE 261500Z 2615/2721 25006KT 9999 SCT020 SCT050 SCT150 QNH3007INS BECMG 2616/2617 24006KT 9999 SCT040 SCT150 QNH3003INS BECMG 2618/2619 24006KT 9999 SCT060 QNH2995INS BECMG 2703/2704 21009KT 9999 FEW060 QNH2997INS BECMG 2705/2706 22009KT 9999 FEW015 QNH2997INS BECMG 2707/2708 22009KT 9999 SCT015 QNH2995INS BECMG 2714/2715 25009KT 9999 SCT030 QNH2996INS BECMG 2717/2718 23006KT 9999 SCT060 QNH2990INS TX36/2622Z TN25/2710Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
17:00Z
+-1h
Sun
18:00Z
+0h
Sun
19:00Z
+1h
Sun
20:00Z
+2h
Sun
21:00Z
+3h
Sun
22:00Z
+4h
Sun
23:00Z
+5h
Mon
00:00Z
+6h
Mon
01:00Z
+7h
Mon
02:00Z
+8h
Mon
03:00Z
+9h
Mon
04:00Z
+10h
Mon
05:00Z
+11h
Mon
06:00Z
+12h
Mon
07:00Z
+13h
Mon
08:00Z
+14h
Mon
09:00Z
+15h
Mon
10:00Z
+16h
Mon
11:00Z
+17h
Mon
12:00Z
+18h
Mon
13:00Z
+19h
Mon
14:00Z
+20h
Mon
15:00Z
+21h
Mon
16:00Z
+22h
Mon
17:00Z
+23h
Mon
18:00Z
+24h
Mon
19:00Z
+25h
Wind Dir
250°
W
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
230°
SW
230°
SW
230°
SW
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT020
SCT050
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
FEW060
FEW060
FEW015
FEW015
SCT015
SCT015
SCT015
SCT015
SCT015
SCT015
SCT015
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ 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 VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 18:51Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:51Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:51Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:51Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:08Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:08Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:08Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:08Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:08Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:51Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:51Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:51Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:51Z
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
250° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT020 SCT050 SCT150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Scattered clouds at 5000 feet, Scattered clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 16:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT040 SCT150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Scattered clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 18:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
240° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 03:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
210° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 05:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 1500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 07:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 14:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 17:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
230° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 6000 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.