Garfield County Regional Airport

KRIL / RIL

Rifle, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KRIL 251739Z 2518/2618 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120 FM251900 29007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT110 FM252200 26009G17KT P6SM SCT110 SCT140 FM260000 10009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN110 FM260600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT140 SCT250

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
22:00Z
+-1h
Sat
23:00Z
+0h
Sun
00:00Z
+1h
Sun
01:00Z
+2h
Sun
02:00Z
+3h
Sun
03:00Z
+4h
Sun
04:00Z
+5h
Sun
05:00Z
+6h
Sun
06:00Z
+7h
Sun
07:00Z
+8h
Sun
08:00Z
+9h
Sun
09:00Z
+10h
Sun
10:00Z
+11h
Sun
11:00Z
+12h
Sun
12:00Z
+13h
Sun
13:00Z
+14h
Sun
14:00Z
+15h
Sun
15:00Z
+16h
Sun
16:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
4 kt
4 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
Visibility
>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
Clouds
FEW120
FEW120
SCT080
BKN110
SCT080
BKN110
SCT080
BKN110
SCT080
BKN110
SCT080
BKN110
SCT080
BKN110
SCT140
SCT250
SCT140
SCT250
SCT140
SCT250
SCT140
SCT250
SCT140
SCT250
SCT140
SCT250
FEW120
FEW120
FEW120
FEW120
FEW120
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ 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
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:56Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:56Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:56Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:56Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:56Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
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
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM251900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
290° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW080 SCT110
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 8000 feet, Scattered clouds at 11000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM252200 22:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 9 kt
Gusts: 17 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT110 SCT140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 9 kt. Gusts up to 17 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 11000 feet, Scattered clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM260000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
100° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT080 BKN110
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (100°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 8000 feet, Broken clouds at 11000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM260600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT140 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 14000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 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.