Randolph Air Force Base

KRND / RND

Universal City, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KRND 091600Z 0916/1022 14010G18KT 9999 SCT015 BKN035 BKN140 QNH2998INS TEMPO 0916/0918 BKN015 BKN035 BECMG 0917/0918 14010G18KT 9999 SCT030 SCT140 BKN250 QNH2989INS BECMG 1005/1006 14010KT 9999 BKN015 QNH2991INS BECMG 1010/1011 14005KT 6000 BR BKN005 OVC010 QNH2992INS BECMG 1014/1015 15010KT 9999 NSW SCT008 BKN015 QNH2991INS BECMG 1016/1017 18010G15KT 9999 BKN030 BKN150 QNH2981INS TX32/0922Z TN24/1012Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 1000 NEXT 1010

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
07:00Z
+-1h
Wed
08:00Z
+0h
Wed
09:00Z
+1h
Wed
10:00Z
+2h
Wed
11:00Z
+3h
Wed
12:00Z
+4h
Wed
13:00Z
+5h
Wed
14:00Z
+6h
Wed
15:00Z
+7h
Wed
16:00Z
+8h
Wed
17:00Z
+9h
Wed
18:00Z
+10h
Wed
19:00Z
+11h
Wed
20:00Z
+12h
Wind Dir
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
Wind Speed
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
5 kt
G18 kt
5 kt
G18 kt
5 kt
G18 kt
5 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
10+ km
10+ km
1.01 km
1.01 km
1.01 km
1.01 km
1.01 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT015
BKN035
SCT015
BKN035
SCT015
BKN035
BKN005
OVC010
BKN005
OVC010
BKN005
OVC010
BKN005
OVC010
SCT008
BKN015
SCT008
BKN015
BKN030
BKN150
BKN030
BKN150
BKN030
BKN150
BKN030
BKN150
BKN030
BKN150
Ceiling
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 05:02Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:57Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:57Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:57Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:57Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:57Z
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
140° at 10 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT015 BKN035 BKN140
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 3500 feet, Broken clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 16:00Z - 18:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN015 BKN035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 17:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 10 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT030 SCT140 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 14000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 05:00Z - 06:00Z
MVFR
Wind
140° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 10:00Z - 11:00Z
IFR
Wind
140° at 5 kt
Visibility
6 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN005 OVC010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 500 feet, Overcast skies at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 14:00Z - 15:00Z
MVFR
Wind
150° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT008 BKN015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 800 feet, Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 16:00Z - 17:00Z
LIFR
Wind
180° at 10 kt
Gusts: 15 kt
Visibility
1.01 km
Clouds
BKN030 BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (180°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 15 kt are expected. Visibility will be poor at 1.01 km. Broken clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument 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.