Raleigh Durham International Airport
KRDU / RDU
Raleigh/Durham, US
Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Mon
06:00Z
+-1h
|
Mon
07:00Z
+0h
|
Mon
08:00Z
+1h
|
Mon
09:00Z
+2h
|
Mon
10:00Z
+3h
|
Mon
11:00Z
+4h
|
Mon
12:00Z
+5h
|
Mon
13:00Z
+6h
|
Mon
14:00Z
+7h
|
Mon
15:00Z
+8h
|
Mon
16:00Z
+9h
|
Mon
17:00Z
+10h
|
Mon
18:00Z
+11h
|
Mon
19:00Z
+12h
|
Mon
20:00Z
+13h
|
Mon
21:00Z
+14h
|
Mon
22:00Z
+15h
|
Mon
23:00Z
+16h
|
Tue
00:00Z
+17h
|
Tue
01:00Z
+18h
|
Tue
02:00Z
+19h
|
Tue
03:00Z
+20h
|
Tue
04:00Z
+21h
|
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| Wind Dir |
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
360°
N
|
360°
N
|
360°
N
|
360°
N
|
360°
N
|
310°
NW
|
310°
NW
|
310°
NW
|
310°
NW
|
310°
NW
|
310°
NW
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
VRB
|
| Wind Speed |
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
9kt
|
9kt
|
9kt
|
9kt
|
9kt
|
10kt
|
10kt
|
10kt
|
10kt
|
10kt
|
10kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
| Visibility |
6SM
|
6SM
|
6SM
|
6SM
|
6SM
|
6SM
|
6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
6SM
|
6SM
|
6SM
|
6SM
|
6SM
|
| Weather |
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
| Clouds |
BKN007
OVC012
|
BKN007
OVC012
|
BKN007
OVC012
|
BKN007
OVC012
|
BKN007
OVC012
|
BKN007
OVC012
|
BKN007
OVC012
|
SCT007
BKN015
|
SCT007
BKN015
|
SCT007
BKN015
|
SCT007
BKN015
|
SCT007
BKN015
|
BKN050
|
BKN050
|
BKN050
|
BKN050
|
BKN050
|
BKN050
|
BKN007
OVC012
|
BKN007
OVC012
|
BKN007
OVC012
|
BKN007
OVC012
|
BKN007
OVC012
|
| Ceiling |
700ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
1500ft
AGL
|
1500ft
AGL
|
1500ft
AGL
|
1500ft
AGL
|
1500ft
AGL
|
5000ft
AGL
|
5000ft
AGL
|
5000ft
AGL
|
5000ft
AGL
|
5000ft
AGL
|
5000ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
700ft
AGL
|
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Day/Night |
🌙
Night
🌅
06:46
|
☀️
Day
🌅
06:46
|
☀️
Day
🌅
06:46
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:13
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:13
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:13
|
🌙
Night
🌇
17:13
|
🌙
Night
🌇
17:13
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
06:47
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Broken clouds at 700 feet, Overcast skies at 1200 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the North (360°) at 9kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 700 feet, Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 5000 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.