Lackland Air Force Base

KSKF / SKF

San Antonio, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD KSKF 272320Z 2723/2824 15009KT 9999 FEW040 QNH2981INS WND 14007KT AFT 2807 TEMPO 2801/2804 13015G25KT BECMG 2811/2812 17005KT 9999 BKN011 QNH2990INS BECMG 2815/2816 16009KT 9999 FEW030 QNH2979INS TX37/2723Z TN24/2812Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
00:00Z
+-1h
Tue
01:00Z
+0h
Tue
02:00Z
+1h
Tue
03:00Z
+2h
Tue
04:00Z
+3h
Tue
05:00Z
+4h
Tue
06:00Z
+5h
Tue
07:00Z
+6h
Tue
08:00Z
+7h
Tue
09:00Z
+8h
Tue
10:00Z
+9h
Tue
11:00Z
+10h
Tue
12:00Z
+11h
Tue
13:00Z
+12h
Tue
14:00Z
+13h
Tue
15:00Z
+14h
Tue
16:00Z
+15h
Tue
17:00Z
+16h
Tue
18:00Z
+17h
Tue
19:00Z
+18h
Tue
20:00Z
+19h
Tue
21:00Z
+20h
Tue
22:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
140°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
Wind Speed
7 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
Visibility
2.807 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
2.807 km
2.807 km
2.807 km
2.807 km
2.807 km
2.807 km
2.807 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW040
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
FEW040
BKN011
BKN011
BKN011
BKN011
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,100 ft
AGL
1,100 ft
AGL
1,100 ft
AGL
1,100 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules IFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:11Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:11Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:11Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:11Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:11Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:48Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:48Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:48Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:48Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:48Z
🌙
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
IFR
Wind
140° at 7 kt
Visibility
2.807 km
Clouds
FEW040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2.807 km. Few clouds at 4000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 01:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
130° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 11:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Wind
170° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN011
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (170°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 1100 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 15:00Z - 16:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 3000 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.