Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

KRKS / RKS

Rock Springs, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
KRKS 152320Z 1600/1624 27015G25KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140 FM160200 28009KT P6SM FEW080 BKN190 FM160600 08006KT P6SM BKN100 FM160930 10006KT 6SM -SHRA SCT050 OVC150 FM161600 10006KT P6SM SCT080 OVC150 FM162000 30008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN180 PROB30 1621/1624 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
01:00Z
+-1h
Tue
02:00Z
+0h
Tue
03:00Z
+1h
Tue
04:00Z
+2h
Tue
05:00Z
+3h
Tue
06:00Z
+4h
Tue
07:00Z
+5h
Tue
08:00Z
+6h
Tue
09:00Z
+7h
Tue
10:00Z
+8h
Tue
11:00Z
+9h
Tue
12:00Z
+10h
Tue
13:00Z
+11h
Tue
14:00Z
+12h
Tue
15:00Z
+13h
Tue
16:00Z
+14h
Tue
17:00Z
+15h
Tue
18:00Z
+16h
Tue
19:00Z
+17h
Tue
20:00Z
+18h
Tue
21:00Z
+19h
Tue
22:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
270°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
80°
E
80°
E
80°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
270°
W
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
300°
NW
270°
W
270°
W
Wind Speed
15kt
G25kt
9kt
G25kt
9kt
G25kt
9kt
G25kt
9kt
G25kt
6kt
G25kt
6kt
G25kt
6kt
G25kt
6kt
G25kt
6kt
G25kt
6kt
G25kt
6kt
G25kt
6kt
G25kt
6kt
G25kt
15kt
G25kt
6kt
G25kt
6kt
G25kt
6kt
G25kt
6kt
G25kt
8kt
G25kt
15kt
G25kt
15kt
G25kt
Visibility
>6SM
>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
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Clouds
SCT080
BKN140
FEW080
BKN190
FEW080
BKN190
FEW080
BKN190
FEW080
BKN190
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
SCT050
OVC150
SCT050
OVC150
SCT050
OVC150
SCT050
OVC150
SCT050
OVC150
SCT050
OVC150
SCT080
BKN140
SCT080
OVC150
SCT080
OVC150
SCT080
OVC150
SCT080
OVC150
SCT080
BKN180
BKN100CB
BKN100CB
Ceiling
14000ft
AGL
19000ft
AGL
19000ft
AGL
19000ft
AGL
19000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
15000ft
AGL
15000ft
AGL
15000ft
AGL
15000ft
AGL
15000ft
AGL
15000ft
AGL
14000ft
AGL
15000ft
AGL
15000ft
AGL
15000ft
AGL
15000ft
AGL
18000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
10000ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:52
🌙
Night
🌅 05:52
🌙
Night
🌅 05:52
☀️
Day
🌅 05:52
☀️
Day
🌅 05:52
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:07
☀️
Day
🌇 18:07
☀️
Day
🌇 18:07
🌙
Night
🌇 18:07
🌙
Night
🌇 18:07
🌙
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
270° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT080 BKN140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (270°) at 15kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 8000 feet, Broken clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160200 2025-09-16 02:00:00 - 2025-09-16 08:00:00
VFR
Wind
280° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW080 BKN190
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (280°) at 9kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 8000 feet, Broken clouds at 19000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160600 2025-09-16 06:00:00 - 2025-09-16 12:00:00
VFR
Wind
80° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (80°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160930 2025-09-16 09:00:00 - 2025-09-16 15:00:00
VFR
Wind
100° at 6 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT050 OVC150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (100°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet, Overcast skies at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM161600 2025-09-16 16:00:00 - 2025-09-16 22:00:00
VFR
Wind
100° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT080 OVC150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (100°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 8000 feet, Overcast skies at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM162000 2025-09-16 20:00:00 - 2025-09-17 02:00:00
VFR
Wind
300° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT080 BKN180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 8000 feet, Broken clouds at 18000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 2025-09-16 21:00:00 - 2025-09-17 00:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN100CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.