Central Wyoming Regional Airport

KRIW / RIW

Riverton, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KRIW 080520Z 0806/0906 34010KT P6SM SKC FM080700 04008KT P6SM SCT140 FM081600 11005KT P6SM BKN130 FM082130 22012G18KT P6SM SCT130 FM090200 25008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
09:00Z
+-1h
Mon
10:00Z
+0h
Mon
11:00Z
+1h
Mon
12:00Z
+2h
Mon
13:00Z
+3h
Mon
14:00Z
+4h
Mon
15:00Z
+5h
Mon
16:00Z
+6h
Mon
17:00Z
+7h
Mon
18:00Z
+8h
Mon
19:00Z
+9h
Mon
20:00Z
+10h
Mon
21:00Z
+11h
Mon
22:00Z
+12h
Mon
23:00Z
+13h
Tue
00:00Z
+14h
Tue
01:00Z
+15h
Tue
02:00Z
+16h
Tue
03:00Z
+17h
Tue
04:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
8 kt
G18 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
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
BKN130
BKN130
BKN130
BKN130
BKN130
SCT130
SCT130
SCT130
SCT130
SCT130
SCT120
BKN200
SCT120
BKN200
SCT120
BKN200
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
13,000 ft
AGL
13,000 ft
AGL
13,000 ft
AGL
13,000 ft
AGL
13,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
340° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM080700 07:00Z - 13:00Z
VFR
Wind
40° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM081600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
110° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN130
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Southeast (110°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 13000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM082130 21:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 12 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT130
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 13000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM090200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT120 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 12000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 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.