Friedman Memorial Airport

KSUN / SUN

Hailey, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KSUN 231120Z 2312/2418 32008KT P6SM FEW030 FM231700 32015KT P6SM FEW040 FM231900 32015G25KT P6SM FEW050 FM232100 31020G30KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250 FM240000 31015G25KT P6SM SCT050 FM240300 32008KT P6SM FEW030 FM241100 32010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND TIL 231300

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
17:00Z
+-1h
Thu
18:00Z
+0h
Thu
19:00Z
+1h
Thu
20:00Z
+2h
Thu
21:00Z
+3h
Thu
22:00Z
+4h
Thu
23:00Z
+5h
Fri
00:00Z
+6h
Fri
01:00Z
+7h
Fri
02:00Z
+8h
Fri
03:00Z
+9h
Fri
04:00Z
+10h
Fri
05:00Z
+11h
Fri
06:00Z
+12h
Fri
07:00Z
+13h
Fri
08:00Z
+14h
Fri
09:00Z
+15h
Fri
10:00Z
+16h
Fri
11:00Z
+17h
Fri
12:00Z
+18h
Fri
13:00Z
+19h
Fri
14:00Z
+20h
Fri
15:00Z
+21h
Fri
16:00Z
+22h
Wind Dir
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
8 kt
G25 kt
8 kt
G25 kt
8 kt
G25 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW030
FEW030
FEW050
FEW050
SCT050
SCT250
SCT050
SCT250
SCT050
SCT250
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
FEW030
SCT050
BKN080
SCT050
BKN080
SCT050
BKN080
SCT050
BKN080
SCT050
BKN080
SCT050
BKN080
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 18:42Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:42Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:42Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:42Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:16Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:16Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:16Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:16Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:16Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:43Z
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 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM231700 17:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 15 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 15 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM231900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM232100 21:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
310° at 20 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT050 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM240000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
310° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM240300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM241100 11:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT050 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 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.