Roberts Field

KRDM / RDM

Redmond, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KRDM 172320Z 1800/1824 35002KT 6SM BR OVC004 FM180700 VRB02KT 1/2SM FZFG OVC003 FM180900 VRB02KT 1/4SM FZFG OVC003 FM181600 VRB02KT 5SM BR OVC005

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
01:00Z
+-1h
Sun
02:00Z
+0h
Sun
03:00Z
+1h
Sun
04:00Z
+2h
Sun
05:00Z
+3h
Sun
06:00Z
+4h
Sun
07:00Z
+5h
Sun
08:00Z
+6h
Sun
09:00Z
+7h
Sun
10:00Z
+8h
Sun
11:00Z
+9h
Sun
12:00Z
+10h
Sun
13:00Z
+11h
Sun
14:00Z
+12h
Sun
15:00Z
+13h
Sun
16:00Z
+14h
Sun
17:00Z
+15h
Sun
18:00Z
+16h
Sun
19:00Z
+17h
Sun
20:00Z
+18h
Sun
21:00Z
+19h
Sun
22:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
350°
N
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
350°
N
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
350°
N
Wind Speed
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
2kt
Visibility
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/4SM
1/4SM
1/4SM
1/4SM
1/4SM
1/4SM
6SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
6SM
Weather
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Freezing Fog
FZFG
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Clouds
OVC004
OVC004
OVC004
OVC004
OVC004
OVC004
OVC003
OVC003
OVC003
OVC003
OVC003
OVC003
OVC003
OVC003
OVC004
OVC005
OVC005
OVC005
OVC005
OVC005
OVC005
OVC004
Ceiling
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
300ft
AGL
300ft
AGL
300ft
AGL
300ft
AGL
300ft
AGL
300ft
AGL
300ft
AGL
300ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
500ft
AGL
500ft
AGL
500ft
AGL
500ft
AGL
500ft
AGL
500ft
AGL
400ft
AGL
Flight Rules LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR LIFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 07:14
🌙
Night
🌅 07:14
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:14
☀️
Day
🌅 07:14
☀️
Day
🌅 07:14
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 16:45
☀️
Day
🌇 16:45
☀️
Day
🌇 16:45
🌇
Dusk
🌇 16:45
🌙
Night
🌇 16:45
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
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
LIFR
Wind
350° at 2 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (350°) at 2kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Overcast skies at 400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM180700 2026-01-18 07:00:00 - 2026-01-18 13:00:00
LIFR
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
Visibility
1/2SM
Weather
Freezing Fog
Clouds
OVC003
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 2kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1/2SM. Weather conditions: Freezing Fog. Overcast skies at 300 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM180900 2026-01-18 09:00:00 - 2026-01-18 15:00:00
LIFR
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
Visibility
1/4SM
Weather
Freezing Fog
Clouds
OVC003
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 2kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1/4SM. Weather conditions: Freezing Fog. Overcast skies at 300 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM181600 2026-01-18 16:00:00 - 2026-01-18 22:00:00
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC005
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 2kt. Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Overcast skies at 500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.