Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

KRKS / RKS

Rock Springs, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KRKS 080520Z 0806/0906 30008KT P6SM FEW100 BKN140 FM081100 11008KT P6SM SCT140 FM081600 25008KT P6SM SCT120 FM081800 26015G25KT P6SM SCT120 BKN140 FM090200 27008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
08:00Z
+-1h
Mon
09:00Z
+0h
Mon
10:00Z
+1h
Mon
11:00Z
+2h
Mon
12:00Z
+3h
Mon
13:00Z
+4h
Mon
14:00Z
+5h
Mon
15:00Z
+6h
Mon
16:00Z
+7h
Mon
17:00Z
+8h
Mon
18:00Z
+9h
Mon
19:00Z
+10h
Mon
20:00Z
+11h
Mon
21:00Z
+12h
Mon
22:00Z
+13h
Mon
23:00Z
+14h
Tue
00:00Z
+15h
Tue
01:00Z
+16h
Tue
02:00Z
+17h
Tue
03:00Z
+18h
Tue
04:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
250°
W
250°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
300°
NW
300°
NW
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 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
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW100
BKN140
FEW100
BKN140
FEW100
BKN140
SCT140
SCT140
SCT140
SCT140
SCT140
SCT120
SCT120
SCT120
BKN140
SCT120
BKN140
SCT120
BKN140
SCT120
BKN140
SCT120
BKN140
SCT120
BKN140
FEW100
BKN140
FEW100
BKN140
SCT100
BKN120
SCT100
BKN120
SCT100
BKN120
Ceiling
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:17Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:17Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:17Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:17Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:17Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:42Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:42Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:42Z
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
300° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW100 BKN140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM081100 11:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Wind
110° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Southeast (110°) 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
250° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT120
📖 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. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM081800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT120 BKN140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 12000 feet, Broken clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM090200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100 BKN120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet, Broken clouds at 12000 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.