Roswell Air Center Airport

KROW / ROW

Roswell, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KROW 151145Z 1512/1612 VRB06KT P6SM SCT025 OVC035 TEMPO 1512/1516 SCT019 BKN025 FM152000 16011KT P6SM SCT070 BKN110 PROB30 1521/1524 VRB22G35KT -TSRA BKN070CB FM160000 17011KT P6SM BKN100 FM160700 18006KT P6SM SCT100

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
15:00Z
+-1h
Mon
16:00Z
+0h
Mon
17:00Z
+1h
Mon
18:00Z
+2h
Mon
19:00Z
+3h
Mon
20:00Z
+4h
Mon
21:00Z
+5h
Mon
22:00Z
+6h
Mon
23:00Z
+7h
Tue
00:00Z
+8h
Tue
01:00Z
+9h
Tue
02:00Z
+10h
Tue
03:00Z
+11h
Tue
04:00Z
+12h
Tue
05:00Z
+13h
Tue
06:00Z
+14h
Tue
07:00Z
+15h
Tue
08:00Z
+16h
Tue
09:00Z
+17h
Tue
10:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
160°
S
VRB
VRB
VRB
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
VRB
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
11 kt
22 kt
G35 kt
22 kt
G35 kt
22 kt
G35 kt
11 kt
11 kt
11 kt
11 kt
11 kt
11 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 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
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT025
OVC035
SCT025
OVC035
SCT025
OVC035
SCT025
OVC035
SCT025
OVC035
SCT070
BKN110
BKN070CB
BKN070CB
BKN070CB
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
SCT025
OVC035
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
Ceiling
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
11,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:05Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:05Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:05Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:05Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:05Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:54Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:54Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:54Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:54Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:54Z
☀️
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT025 OVC035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Overcast skies at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
SCT019 BKN025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Scattered clouds at 1900 feet, Broken clouds at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM152000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 11 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT070 BKN110
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 11 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 7000 feet, Broken clouds at 11000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 21:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 22 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN070CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 22 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt are expected. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM160000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
170° at 11 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (170°) at 11 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160700 07:00Z - 13:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (180°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 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.