Sheridan County Airport

KSHR / SHR

Sheridan, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KSHR 080531Z 0806/0906 32011KT P6SM BKN045 FM080800 VRB03KT P6SM FEW200 FM081600 13009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 FM090200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW100 BKN200

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
11:00Z
+-1h
Mon
12:00Z
+0h
Mon
13:00Z
+1h
Mon
14:00Z
+2h
Mon
15:00Z
+3h
Mon
16:00Z
+4h
Mon
17:00Z
+5h
Mon
18:00Z
+6h
Mon
19:00Z
+7h
Mon
20:00Z
+8h
Mon
21:00Z
+9h
Mon
22:00Z
+10h
Mon
23:00Z
+11h
Tue
00:00Z
+12h
Tue
01:00Z
+13h
Tue
02:00Z
+14h
Tue
03:00Z
+15h
Tue
04:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
11 kt
11 kt
11 kt
11 kt
11 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
11 kt
11 kt
11 kt
11 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
Visibility
>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
Clouds
BKN045
BKN045
BKN045
BKN045
BKN045
FEW120
SCT200
FEW120
SCT200
FEW120
SCT200
FEW120
SCT200
FEW120
SCT200
FEW120
SCT200
BKN045
BKN045
BKN045
BKN045
FEW100
BKN200
FEW100
BKN200
FEW100
BKN200
Ceiling
4,500 ft
AGL
4,500 ft
AGL
4,500 ft
AGL
4,500 ft
AGL
4,500 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4,500 ft
AGL
4,500 ft
AGL
4,500 ft
AGL
4,500 ft
AGL
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
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:21Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:21Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:21Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:21Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:21Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:37Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:37Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:37Z
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
320° at 11 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN045
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 11 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 4500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM080800 08:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM081600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
130° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW120 SCT200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 12000 feet, Scattered clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM090200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW100 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 10000 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.