Lackland Air Force Base

KSKF / SKF

San Antonio, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KSKF 100200Z 1002/1108 13011KT 9999 FEW040 FEW250 QNH2989INS BECMG 1004/1005 13010KT 9999 SCT017 BKN040 BKN250 QNH2992INS BECMG 1006/1007 14007KT 9999 FEW008 BKN012 OVC020 QNH2992INS TEMPO 1008/1013 BKN008 BECMG 1015/1016 16010KT 9999 BKN025 BKN050 BKN250 QNH2990INS BECMG 1017/1018 14012G18KT 9999 SCT040 BKN065 BKN250 QNH2978INS TEMPO 1022/1102 15012G20KT BECMG 1105/1106 15010KT 9999 BKN017 BKN250 QNH2985INS TX34/1022Z TN24/1012Z

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
Wed
21:00Z
+13h
Wed
22:00Z
+14h
Wed
23:00Z
+15h
Thu
00:00Z
+16h
Thu
01:00Z
+17h
Thu
02:00Z
+18h
Thu
03:00Z
+19h
Thu
04:00Z
+20h
Thu
05:00Z
+21h
Thu
06:00Z
+22h
Wind Dir
130°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
160°
S
160°
S
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
Wind Speed
11 kt
7 kt
G18 kt
7 kt
G18 kt
7 kt
G18 kt
7 kt
G18 kt
7 kt
G18 kt
11 kt
11 kt
10 kt
10 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
Visibility
10+ 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
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
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW040
FEW250
BKN008
BKN008
BKN008
BKN008
BKN008
FEW040
FEW250
FEW040
FEW250
BKN025
BKN050
BKN025
BKN050
SCT040
BKN065
SCT040
BKN065
SCT040
BKN065
SCT040
BKN065
SCT040
BKN065
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT040
BKN065
SCT040
BKN065
SCT040
BKN065
BKN017
BKN250
BKN017
BKN250
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
800 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
6,500 ft
AGL
6,500 ft
AGL
6,500 ft
AGL
6,500 ft
AGL
6,500 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
6,500 ft
AGL
6,500 ft
AGL
6,500 ft
AGL
1,700 ft
AGL
1,700 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR
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
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:02Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:02Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:02Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:02Z
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
130° at 11 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW040 FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 11 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 4000 feet, Few clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 04:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
Wind
130° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT017 BKN040 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 1700 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 06:00Z - 07:00Z
MVFR
Wind
140° at 7 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW008 BKN012 OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 800 feet, Broken clouds at 1200 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 08:00Z - 13:00Z
IFR
Clouds
BKN008
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 15:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Wind
160° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN025 BKN050 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 2500 feet, Broken clouds at 5000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 17:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 12 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT040 BKN065 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 6500 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 22:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
150° at 12 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 05:00Z - 06:00Z
MVFR
Wind
150° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN017 BKN250
📖 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. Broken clouds at 1700 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 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.