Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

KSRQ / SRQ

Sarasota/Bradenton, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KSRQ 271127Z 2712/2812 28007KT P6SM FEW020 BKN250 FM271400 29010KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB SCT250 TEMPO 2716/2719 VRB15G25KT 3SM TSRA BKN020CB FM272200 28009KT P6SM SCT030 BKN250 PROB30 2809/2812 5SM -SHRA BKN025

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
13:00Z
+-1h
Mon
14:00Z
+0h
Mon
15:00Z
+1h
Mon
16:00Z
+2h
Mon
17:00Z
+3h
Mon
18:00Z
+4h
Mon
19:00Z
+5h
Mon
20:00Z
+6h
Mon
21:00Z
+7h
Mon
22:00Z
+8h
Mon
23:00Z
+9h
Tue
00:00Z
+10h
Tue
01:00Z
+11h
Tue
02:00Z
+12h
Tue
03:00Z
+13h
Tue
04:00Z
+14h
Tue
05:00Z
+15h
Tue
06:00Z
+16h
Tue
07:00Z
+17h
Tue
08:00Z
+18h
Tue
09:00Z
+19h
Tue
10:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
280°
W
290°
W
290°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
290°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
Wind Speed
7 kt
10 kt
10 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
7 kt
7 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
5SM
5SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
Clouds
FEW020
BKN250
SCT030CB
SCT250
SCT030CB
SCT250
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
BKN020CB
SCT030CB
SCT250
FEW020
BKN250
FEW020
BKN250
SCT030
BKN250
SCT030
BKN250
SCT030
BKN250
SCT030
BKN250
SCT030
BKN250
SCT030
BKN250
FEW020
BKN250
FEW020
BKN250
FEW020
BKN250
FEW020
BKN250
FEW020
BKN250
BKN025
BKN025
Ceiling
25,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:45Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:45Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:45Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:45Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:45Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:14Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:14Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:14Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:14Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:14Z
☀️
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
280° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW020 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (280°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM271400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
MVFR
Wind
290° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030CB SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 16:00Z - 19:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds will be variable in direction at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM272200 22:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
280° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (280°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 09:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 2500 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.